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AJ's Special Session: A Different Look at the Origins of Juneteenth

  • COMMON POWER PO Box 51125 Seattle, WA 98115 United States (map)

This lecture is free to attend.

For many non-Black folks, Juneteenth seemed to burst into the national consciousness over the last few years but for many Black folks, Juneteenth has been known as a day of celebration for generations. For this Special Session, join AJ in looking at some of the historical factors that led to the events of June 19th, 1865 in Galveston, Texas. We will look at the players working to prevent the freedom of millions of enslaved folks, examples of Black folks being active participants in their own liberation, the importance of the declaration made on June 19th, and how information has been weaponized to keep folks enslaved well into the 20th century. 

Please feel free to go through the resources provided below. More resources curated by Dr. Terry Scott including children and young adult books, novels, and more will be sent out to folks after the session. This session is meant to be part presentation and part conversation so for those who are able to join, please feel free to engage in what ways you feel comfortable.

Resources for this session:
·      Juneteenth: An American History through Maps (arcgis.com) Juneteenth through maps

·      Juneteenth: The Growth of an African American Holiday (1865- ) • (blackpast.org)

·      June 19, 1865: "Juneteenth" Emancipation Day | Zinn Education Project (zinnedproject.org)

·      The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture (si.edu)

·      The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture (si.edu)

·      What Is Juneteenth? African American History Blog | The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross (pbs.org)

Register in advance for this session:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwofuuqqzsqEtN0lM5loHxPGa46w_WFJCax

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