Juneteenth
With Juneteenth coming up, we wanted to share some resources. I have never actually taught about Juneteenth as school is usually out for us by then, but it is definitely worth addressing even as you finish up and get ready for summer. The book pictured above, Juneteenth for Mazie, would be a great place to start with elementary school kids, but more ideas from the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) are linked below.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, but was a public holiday in Washington DC and many other places before that. Originally, it was celebrated in Texas and slowly spread through migration around the country.
We are including some reading lists and information for children and adults below.
Happy Juneteenth (and summer break or almost summer break!
Celebrating Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture
Understanding & Celebrating Juneteenth NMAAHC Kids
Juneteenth Reading List | National Museum of African American History and Culture (for adults!)
Teaching About Juneteenth Educators 4 Social Change
Teaching Juneteenth- Learning for Justice
Juneteenth: Teaching Outside the Textbook -Zinn Education Project
Lesson Plan: History of Juneteenth and why it's now a ...PBS