Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth”, is the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States 158 years ago in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. In alignment with our mission to foster inclusion, we recognize the significance of this day and the ongoing need to support Black communities in the U.S. and around the world. Learn more about Juneteenth with this list of resources compiled by AFS-USA staff:
Listen:
Celebrate Juneteenth! by Today Explained
The History and Meaning of Juneteenth by The Daily
1619 by The New York Times
Juneteenth Special Series by NPR
Watch:
The history behind Juneteenth and why it resonates today by The Washington Post
This Is Why Juneteenth Is Important for America by The Root
The Importance of Juneteenth by NowThis
“The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander, George E. Kent Lecture 2013
Explained | Racial Wealth Gap – Senator Corey Booker, Vox Media Studios
Read:
Juneteenth by Juneteenth.com
What is Juneteenth by The History Channel
Five Myths about Juneteenth by The Washington Post
The Juneteenth Reading List by Penguin Random House
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth by The National Museum of African American History & Culture
10 Powerful Books for Adults, Teens, Kids to Celebrate and Understand Juneteenth by BU Today
Take Action:
How companies and individuals can use Juneteenth to practice active allyship by Fast Company
Racial Equity Tools Glossary by Racial Equity Tools
How to Celebrate Juneteenth as a Family by Wendy Wisner
The Importance of Juneteenth Campaign by The NAACP