Learning About Juneteenth

Jun 19, 2021 | Family Resources

Juneteeth is an important day in history. On June 19, 1865, federal orders read in Galveston, TX declared that all enslaved people in Texas were free.

Use the resources below to learn more about Juneteenth with your family!

Learn More About Juneteenth

New Victory Arts Break: Honoring & Celebrating Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth 2020 with The New York Public Library

Schomburg Center’s Black Liberation Reading List for Kids

What is Juneteenth? How to Explain the History of the Holiday to Kids by Adrienne Far, Parents

25 Books for Kids and Adults to Celebrate Juneteenth and Reflect on the History of Slavery by Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today

17 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with Kids by Jeanne Croteau, We Are Teachers

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