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Celebrating Juneteenth

Recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Specifically, the Juneteenth holiday commemorates the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when it was announced that enslaved people in Texas - the last state in the Confederacy to abolish slavery - were free.

If you'd like to learn more about Juneteenth, we've compiled a list of wonderful online resources and articles about this important holiday. If you have anything to add to the list, please let us know in the comments!

 

Juneteenth.com shares important information about the holiday, as well as ways to celebrate in the workplace, within your community, and at home. The website also lists celebrations and events that you can attend.

Juneteenth - Britannica.com includes information about the history of the holiday and answers top questions about the holiday. This page also includes videos and images relating to Juneteenth.

This article by Vox - Juneteenth, explained - does a great job of explaining the history, as well as incorporating the present-day significance of the holiday. This article is definitely worth the read!

Ways to celebrate and serve Juneteenth, an article by CNN, lists several Juneteenth celebrations that are happening around the country this year, including many online options. The article also lists many ways that you can invest and give back.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., is offering many in-person and online events to celebrate Juneteenth. You can also check out their wonderful Juneteenth web page!


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