June
Multicultural Lessons & Resources
Juneteenth
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Juneteenth, or June 19th, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States by marking the day in 1865 when Union troops announced freedom for enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. It is the oldest known celebration of the abolition of slavery and is celebrated with parades, reunions, and feasts, honoring African American freedom, resilience, and culture. The holiday became a federal holiday in 2021. Â
Library Books
Celebrating Holidays: Juenteenth
K-3
Free At Last: A Juneteenth Poem
K-3 & 4-6
Juneteenth: The Story Of Our Holidays
K-3
Racial Justice In American Histories: Juneteenth
K-3
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