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Instructional Goal: (Copy in Notebook)
SWBAT state what Juneteenth celebrates and when it started.Â
Instructional Goal: (Copy in Notebook)
SWBAT state what Juneteenth celebrates and when it started.Â
đź“š Vocabulary: (Copy in Notebook)
đź“š Vocabulary: (Copy in Notebook)
Emancipation – the act of being set free, especially from slavery
Proclamation – an official announcement
(So what is the Emancipation Proclamation?)
Essential Discussion: (Group Discussion)
Why is Juneteenth celebrated on June 19th,
even though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed more than two years earlier?Â
Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900 held in "East Woods" on East 24th Street in Austin, Texas.
Credit: Austin History Center.Â
Emancipation Proclamation:
It claimed that:Â
➡️ All enslaved people in the
Confederate states
(the Southern states that
were fighting against the Union)
were now free.
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it also allowed Black men to join the Union army and navy.Â
This was the start of All Black Regiments!
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It’s also called “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day.”
It started on June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with big news: all enslaved people were finally free.
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Even though President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, many people in Texas didn’t know about it—or they were kept from finding out. It took more than two years for the message to reach everyone.Â
So on June 19, 1865, the news finally came, and thousands of enslaved African Americans celebrated their freedom.
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Juneteenth became a time for families and communities to honor their ancestors, tell stories, eat special meals, and look toward a better future.Â
People today celebrate with parades, music, prayer, food, and learning about African American history.
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In 2021, Juneteenth became a national holiday in the United States. That means it’s now officially recognized and celebrated across the country!
âť“Questions to Think About:
âť“Questions to Think About:
Why did it take so long for enslaved people in Texas to find out they were free?
How do you think people felt when they finally heard the news of freedom?
Why is it important to remember and celebrate Juneteenth today?
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