“Just outside the Oval Office hangs a painting depicting the night of December 31, 1862. In it, African-American men, women, and children crowd around a single pocket watch, waiting for the clock to strike midnight and the Emancipation Proclamation to take effect. As the slaves huddle anxio...
This book is unlike every other book on the list: There’s no narrative or plot to this one, it’s just a book full of names of Black people who have made important contributions to history or were vocal on issues impacting Black Americans. If your children have read all of the books...
Define Juneteenth. Juneteenth synonyms, Juneteenth pronunciation, Juneteenth translation, English dictionary definition of Juneteenth. n. June 19, an African-American holiday commemorating the date in 1865 when many slaves in Texas learned they had been
The children's books are divided into groups: picture books, non-fiction, and for older kids. In addition to the book recommendations, there is a blog post about Juneteenth celebrations throughout history. Look for a link to it at the end of the opening paragraph. PBS: What Is June...
Read stories about Juneteenth to your children or for your own enlightenment All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom by Angela Johnson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis The Story of Juneteenth: An Interactive History Adventure by Steven Otfinoski Raise a Juneteenth flag which ...
Juneteenth is a celebration of the freedom of Black people from slavery. Let’s recall the joy that was felt that day to create a day of remembrance, honor and celebration for all. 10 Facts: Juneteenth Learn about the history of this holiday — celebrated annually on June 19th ...
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff surprised children on Monday at the National Museum of African American History and Culture for Juneteenth. 3 years ago VP Harris surprises kids at Juneteenth celebration Vice President Kamala Harris greeted the children at the National ...
Join us on June 15 as we celebrate Black culinary history and America's pastime, baseball. Through on-campus events, cooking demonstrations, museum theater, and exhibitions, including More Than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron and Barbecue Nation, we highl
Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South. In June 2021, Congress passed a resolution establishing Juneteenth as a National holiday;...
Today, Juneteenth has particular relevance. It is a symbol of how justice is always delayed for African Americans. The idea behind the Confederacy, states fighting for their rights to own slaves is not in the dustbin of history. There are still too many who believe in the idea of Confedera...