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Updated 06/19/2020 Today is Juneteenth! In short, it is an incredibly special day in US History-- the day that commemorates the end of slavery. But there is MUCH more to it than that. To learn more, here is a curated collection of articles from Black news sources and Black journalists on the meaning and significance of this holiday. This is an important opportunity to listen, to gain understanding, and to #amplifymelanatedvoices. JUNETEENTH ARTICLES FROM BLACK NEWS OUTLETS |
#1) 19 Juneteenth Events Taking Place Around the Country (2019) (**2020 update HERE) from Blavity |
#5-6) One current article: 'An Idea Whose Time Has Come': Congress Hears the Case for Reparations on Juneteenth *AND* One throwback article: Black-ish Taught Me More About Slavery in 22 Minutes Than My Entire Education both from The Root |
#8) This source had waaaaayyyy too many good articles to pick only 1 or 2, so here are just all of the search results for the word “Juneteenth” from Ebony |
#1-2) One current article: The 2020 Democratic primary debate over reparations, explained *AND* One throwback article: Why celebrating Juneteenth is more important now than ever: It’s time for America to truly grapple with its legacy of slavery both by P.R. Lockhart of Vox |
#2) Video: The History Of Juneteenth, A Glorious Celebration Of Black Independence Day By Taryn Finley, Editor of HuffPost’s Black Voices Video highlight: Same as #1. Relatable for teen audiences. |
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