Juneteenth

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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten throug... (more)

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- (less)

"Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the eman... (more)

"Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States"-- (less)

"Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the ... (more)

"Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"-- (less)

"Juneteenth has been touted as a national day celebrating the end of slavery. Observances from coast to coast have turne... (more)

"Juneteenth has been touted as a national day celebrating the end of slavery. Observances from coast to coast have turned this event into part of the national conversation about race, slavery, and how Americans understand, acknowledge, and explain what has been called the national 'original sin.' But, why Juneteenth? Where did this celebration--which promises to become a national holiday--come from? What is the origin story? What are the facts, and legends, around this important day in the nation's history? This is the first scholarly book to delve into the history behind Juneteenth. Using decades of research in archives around the nation, this book helps separate myth from reality and tells the story behind the celebration in a way that provides new understanding and appreciation for the event."--Dust jacket. (less)

"Some call it Freedom Day; some call it Emancipation Day; some call it Juneteenth. Learn more about this important holid... (more)

"Some call it Freedom Day; some call it Emancipation Day; some call it Juneteenth. Learn more about this important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States in this Step 3 History Reader." - (less)