What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. When is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is observed every year on June 19. Why do we celebrate ...

The Juneteenth Experience event will be a riveting interdisciplinary performance seamlessly melding spoken word, dance, music, and multimedia elements, promising an unforgettable 60-minute journey.

“It’s the kids that really make it worth it,” Agostini tells theGrio. ”I want all children to understand the Juneteenth story … this holiday has been around for well over 150 years.

Whether you do just one of these with your kids or pair several of the activities together, we've got some fun ways to respectfully observe the holiday. Skip to main content Skip to header navigation ...

Juneteenth became our newest federal holiday in 2021, 156 years after Union Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to communicate and enforce enslaved ...

Whether your kids have questions about race or you want to teach them about Juneteenth itself, here are some great books to read year-round. ‘Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True ...

If you’re looking for ways to teach your kids about Juneteenth, we’ve rounded up a list of books that explain why we celebrate the day in the most kid-appropriate way possible.

A new picture book titled “Juneteenth” takes readers on a vibrant journey through the annual celebration in Galveston, Texas, the birthplace of Juneteenth. Written by Van G. Garrett, the book ...

At a recent school visit, I asked a library full of fourth-graders, “Who likes to cook?” Nearly every hand shot up. For our young foodies, recipes are a welcome learning tool. And we can use ...