Reading for Treasure is my list of articles (and other readings) that are worth your attention. Click here for an introduction.
Juneteenth only recently became a Federal holiday. It has been a state holiday in many places for a long time and has been celebrated by the Black community for more than a century. Here are a few articles to help people like me learn about the importance, history, and customs of Juneteenth.
A good place to start would be Afro’s article, “The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday” which gives a good background on the history of the holiday.
The New York Amsterdam News provides us with “A beginner’s guide to Juneteenth: What’s the best way to celebrate?”
Two very good pieces from The Root continue our Juneteenth exploration: “Cheat Sheet: 5 Things You Must Know About Juneteenth” and “Why Juneteenth Isn’t a Black Holiday, but an American Holiday.”
Finally, a powerful story about the importance of Juneteenth in NewsOne, “Juneteenth, Jim Crow And A Black Family Who Fought For Freedom.”
I just finished reading, Being White Today: A Roadmap for A Positive Antiracist Life by Shelly Tochluk and Christine Saxman
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