Discusses the history of the Juneteenth holiday and how it is celebrated today.

"Weaving together American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed’s On Juneteenth provides a historian’s view of the country’s long road to Juneteenth, recounting both its origins in Texas and the enormous hardships that African-Americans have endured in the century since, from Reconstruction through Jim Crow and beyond. All too aware of the stories of cowboys, ranchers, and oilmen that have long...

"J is for Juneteenth was written by three young writers as part of a collaborative youth writing competition hosted by Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute. Spelling out the word "Juneteenth" ('J is for Justice, U is for Union Army. . .'), the authors share with readers a thoughtful celebration of the history of Juneteenth"--Provided by publisher.

كتاب سال هاي دانشكده - اين كتاب عصاره احساسات و شور و شوق دانشجوياني است كه هنوز پس از پنجاه سال به دانشكده خود عشق مي ورزند، بنابراين به صورت عام تنها ياد خاطرات دوران دانشجويي را در دل كساني زنده نمي كند كه در سال هاي جواني در دانشكده علوم ارتباطات اجتماعي...

"Our history echoes with events which, over time, have become hidden, yet are important to all of us. Juneteenth is a celebration which recognizes the end of the enslavement of Black people in America. This book opens a door to understanding our history and celebrating our future--together." --back cover

"On June 19, 1865, the news broke among the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas, that they were finally free. Some people prayed. Others celebrated. Many left Texas immediately, while others stayed. Freedom took different forms that echoed across the generations with one constant--Juneteenth was a day to remember....This is an ode to the strength of Black Americans and a call to remember and honor a holiday whose importance reverberates far beyond...

"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it...

"Juneteenth is about being free. Young learners will explore the cultural and historic holiday through engaging text and photos"--Provided by publisher.

"On June 19, 1865, a Union soldier traveled to Texas to tell the enslaved people who lived there that they were free--that slavery was now illegal in every state. The people danced and sang in celebration of their freedom. Today, we pay tribute to this historical day with a special holiday on June 19 called Juneteenth. This colorfully illustrated story takes kids on an exciting journey through all the events that led up to the first Juneteenth, the...

"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic--a drumming, dancing, delicious party....