Take some time today to learn about the history and significance of Juneteenth. We've curated some great resources for you to peruse.
Articles & Websites
A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2021 (The White House)
The New York Times - The History of a New Holiday
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
Book Lists
Books to educate and inspire readers of any age. From non-fiction history, children’s fiction, and cookbooks, this curated list from the New York Public Library encompasses Juneteenth from cover to cover.
Little Free Library Read in Color - African American Reading Recommendations
Videos
Juneteenth - What You Need to Know - HISTORY Channel
Why Do We Celebrate Juneteenth? - Columbia University
Juneteenth Jamboree (Austin, Texas) - PBS Video Series
Explore the history of the Juneteenth holiday and celebrate black culture and art. This multi-part series produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV provides a first-hand glimpse of the celebrations and commemorations in Texas, the birthplace of Juneteenth.
All About the Holidays – PBS Kids
A kid-sized introduction to the Juneteenth holiday using eye-catching graphics and animation. This 85-second PBS Kids video provides excellent information for educating young viewers.
