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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual celebration that marks the emancipation of all slaves in the Confederacy. It commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved Texans in Galveston were informed that slavery was over. Learn more about the history and meaning of Juneteenth by checking out our book recommendations, participating in our virtual book discussion, and exploring the other resources below.

Join us for a virtual book discussion on the SAPL GoodReads Group!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/21528840-juneteenth
In celebration of Juneteenth, we invite the community to engage in a discussion about books on topics of racism, civil rights, and the experiences of African Americans.

Alamo City Moms: Celebrate Juneteenth
Local contributor, Briana, offers suggestions for families honoring the day for the first time, including several virtual events.
Celebrating Juneteenth
Resources from Teaching Tolerance help explain the history of Juneteenth and how students can be advocates for change.
The Coming of Freedom: Celebrating Juneteenth
Go on a virtual tour of the Slavery and Freedom exhibit of the National Museum of African American History & Culture.
Juneteenth: All About the Holidays from PBS LearningMedia
Child-friendly video presentation shares the history of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Resilience
This virtual event from the National Museum of African American History & Culture is free and available all day Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, 2020.
Juneteenth in a Time of Reckoning
In this article from the Harvard Gazette, members of the Harvard University community share what Juneteenth means to them.
What Is Juneteenth? How to Explain the History of the Holiday to Kids
From Parents.com, teach your family about the annual celebration of emancipation from slavery.
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
The story of Juneteenth is told by Google Arts and Culture using images from multiple sources including the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture.