Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th, the date Federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and enforced the law ending slavery, which was mandated by the Emancipation Proclamation almost two years prior. Texas was the last state to uphold slavery, and it wasn't until June 19, 1865, that the final enslaved people there were granted their freedom.
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Juneteenth is celebrated with performances of traditional African American songs, as well as readings of the Emancipation Proclamation and African American literature.
Take part in Juneteenth by listening to music, spoken word and readings marking important historical moments in Black History below.
The following stories highlight heroes who were integral to winning the Civil War, which resulted in the abolition of slavery.
Story from The Christian Science Monitor
Related Pages
Committed's version of the "Black National Anthem" as they commemorate Black History Month.
Smithsonian Magazine | "Juneteenth: Our Other Independence Day" by
Two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, American slavery came to an end and a celebration of freedom was born.
Teaching Juneteenth
The history of Juneteenth acknowledges hard history while also empowering students to be advocates for change.
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Hero Stories curated by MY HERO General Editors Deborah Neff and Abi Richardson. |
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Short films curated by MY HERO International Film Festival director Wendy Milette. |
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Audio curated by MY HERO Audio director Stu Pearlman. |
Organizer created on 6/8/2020 7:50:13 PM by Shannon Luders-Manuel
Last edited 6/19/2024 1:24:32 PM by Abigail Richardson
