Early photo of Juneteenth celebration
Martha Yates Jones (left) and Pinkie Yates (right), daughters of Rev. Jack Yates, in a decorated carriage parked in front of the Antioch Baptist Church located in Houston's Fourth Ward, 1908 — Source
June 19th is the day that enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas were notified of the Emancipation Proclamation and is known to many as Freedom Day. We encourage everyone in our community to learn about the history of enslavement in the United States, how it shaped the country and how it continues to influence who we are today. We’ve provided a set of readings, local celebrations and digital resources for those of you who would like to commemorate this special day of joy and celebration for many African Americans.
The Sojourner Truth Memorial in Florence, MA
The Museum of African American History in Boston, MA
The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC
Were you aware of the meaning and history of Juneteenth?
Speak with your peers about the contradiction of freedom and slavery.
