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June 19th Celebration
Knowledge is power, so honor Juneteenth by learning and educating others! Juneteenth is a symbolic date that celebrates the end of slavery, 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It marks the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of the Civil War and take control to ensure the freedom of all enslaved people. How will you celebrate Juneteenth?
Juneteenth Education
CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH! Every American should be celebrating Juneteenth as a holiday. Celebrate at home and at work, including festive decor, having thoughtful discussions about Black history and culture, reading the Emancipation Proclamation, cooking food, listening to traditional music, amplifying Black influencers, artists, and writers, etc. Knowledge is power, so honor this day by learning and educating others! How will you celebrate Juneteenth?
Juneteenth Celebration
RP ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾• @hellosunshine This #Juneteenth, @therealopallee is finally home 🏡💛 Swipe to read more about her story, her incredible work to get Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday (which led to her becoming known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”), and what she hopes for the holiday and our country.
Juneteenth Celebration
RP ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾• @hellosunshine This #Juneteenth, @therealopallee is finally home 🏡💛 Swipe to read more about her story, her incredible work to get Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday (which led to her becoming known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”), and what she hopes for the holiday and our country.
Juneteenth
Why do we honor #Juneteenth? On this day in 1865, news of emancipation reached Galveston, Texas. We commemorate the day with gratitude to educators across the country who share these important historical lessons. These lessons give students the tools they need to pursue bright futures and lifelong learning. How did you bring any lessons learned from Juneteenth to your classroom this past year?
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