After decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 – became a federal holiday in 2021. In honor of this year’s Juneteenth, Corey D. B. Walker shares a list of readings that can help people better understand the history and meaning of the observance. | Wake Forest University

Happy #Juneteenth! Reading pictures books together is a great way to share the meaning of Juneteenth, explore American history and reflect on the contributions of Black Americans. Here’s what we’re reading — any books to add? FEATURING: 📚 Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth 📚 Juneteenth for Mazie 📚 The Juneteenth Story 📚 Juneteenth Jamboree 📚 Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free 📚 Little Legends: Bold Women in Black History | Care.com

Juneteenth, History lesson for you.

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The History and Celebration of Juneteenth