Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, this holiday on June 19th marks a second American Independence Day, when enslaved men and women first learned of their freedom. Over the past 150 years, African American communities Read More …
In celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day, the Emory Libraries has compiled a resource guide with books, videos, event links and more! Below are some guide highlights to get you started. Note that many of the links here are for the Emory community to access these materials via the Emory Libraries, but members of the Read More …
In celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day, the Emory Libraries has compiled a resource guide with books, videos, event links and more! Here are some guide highlights to get you started: Books Check out the libraries’ collection of books about Juneteenth such as Annette Gordon-Reed’s sweeping overview of the importance of the holiday in the Read More …
