Teaching Juneteenth

Why These Teachers and Students Want Juneteenth in the CurriculumThe day has long been celebrated by black communities, but it's still a topic that many students and teachers say isn't covered in schools.

Teaching JuneteenthThe history of Juneteenth acknowledges hard history while also empowering students to be advocates for change.

What Is Juneteenth National Freedom Day? Juneteenth ActivitiesIn 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation had declared all enslaved people in the rebelling states free. The Proclamation had no practical effect in Texas until Union General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston on June 19, 1865, and read the order. In Texas, June 19 came to be known as Juneteenth, on which day African Americans celebrated their freedom.

Four Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with StudentsWe’ve come a long way since June 19, 1865, the day slaves were told that Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Get classroom ideas to help celebrate this historic day.

Survival, Resistance, and Resilience

Honoring the lives of enslaved people, the Whitney Plantation's learning tour deepens our understanding of slavery in the United States, the people who survived it and their legacies.

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