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Commemorating Juneteenth

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This Reader's Advisory highlights resources centered on the Juneteenth holiday and its' significance to the history of Africans in America. A few of the included resources offer in-depth historical information, such as the Confederacy's control of Galveston in 1865 and their subsequent defeat and surrender, which ultimately resulted in the issuance of General Orders No. 3, also known as the Juneteenth Order, which freed 250,000 Black people from slavery in Texas. On June 17, 2021 President Joseph Biden signed a bill into law making Juneteenth a national holiday. The holiday, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day, commemorates the "official" end of slavery.

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Island of Color

Island of Color

Where Juneteenth Started

by Collins, Izola Ethel Fedford

Book - 2004

On this island called Galveston, Texas, African-Americans have a unique position in the history of the world. Natives of this city, and incoming residents...Show more On this island called Galveston, Texas, African-Americans have a unique position in the history of the world. Natives of this city, and incoming residents, who were people of color, were the pioneers of much of the civilization that occurred in this part of the world. "Juneteenth" has become a term used by persons all over… Show less

On this island called Galveston, Texas, African-Americans have a unique position in the history of the world. Natives of this city, and incoming residents...Show more On this island called Galveston, Texas, African-Americans have a unique position in the history of the world. Natives of this city, and incoming residents, who were people of color, were the pioneers of much of the civilization that occurred in this part of the world. "Juneteenth" has become a term used by persons all over… Show less

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Remembering the Days of Sorrow

Remembering the Days of Sorrow

The WPA and the Texas Slave Narratives

by Goodwin, Ronald E.

Book - 2013

Remembering the Days of Sorrow allows the voices of Texas's former slaves to resonate to a new generation as they remembered what it was like to suffer un...Show more Remembering the Days of Sorrow allows the voices of Texas's former slaves to resonate to a new generation as they remembered what it was like to suffer under the yoke of slavery as well as the yoke of old age and poverty in the Great Depression of the 1930s. Show less

Remembering the Days of Sorrow allows the voices of Texas's former slaves to resonate to a new generation as they remembered what it was like to suffer un...Show more Remembering the Days of Sorrow allows the voices of Texas's former slaves to resonate to a new generation as they remembered what it was like to suffer under the yoke of slavery as well as the yoke of old age and poverty in the Great Depression of the 1930s. Show less

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Juneteenth Texas

Juneteenth Texas

Essays in African-American Folklore

Book - 1996

Juneteenth Texas, Publications of the Texas Folklore Society #LIV, received a San Antonio Conservation Society award for the preservation of historic buil...Show more Juneteenth Texas, Publications of the Texas Folklore Society #LIV, received a San Antonio Conservation Society award for the preservation of historic buildings, objects and places relating to the history of Texas and its natural beauty and all that is admirably distinctive of our state, and to educate the public with knowledge of our inherited regional values. Show less

Juneteenth Texas, Publications of the Texas Folklore Society #LIV, received a San Antonio Conservation Society award for the preservation of historic buil...Show more Juneteenth Texas, Publications of the Texas Folklore Society #LIV, received a San Antonio Conservation Society award for the preservation of historic buildings, objects and places relating to the history of Texas and its natural beauty and all that is admirably distinctive of our state, and to educate the public with knowledge of our inherited regional values. Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

A Novel

by Ellison, Ralph

Paperback - 1999

The radiant, posthumous second novel by the visionary author of Invisible Man , featuring an introduction and a new postscript by Ralph Ellison's literary executor, John F. Callahan, and a preface by National Book Award-winning author Charles Johnson The radiant, posthumous second novel by the visionary author of Invisible Man , featuring an introduction and a new postscript by Ralph Ellison's literary executor, John F. Callahan, and a preface by National Book Award-winning author Charles Johnson Show less

The radiant, posthumous second novel by the visionary author of Invisible Man , featuring an introduction and a new postscript by Ralph Ellison's literary executor, John F. Callahan, and a preface by National Book Award-winning author Charles Johnson The radiant, posthumous second novel by the visionary author of Invisible Man , featuring an introduction and a new postscript by Ralph Ellison's literary executor, John F. Callahan, and a preface by National Book Award-winning author Charles Johnson Show less

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On Juneteenth

On Juneteenth

by Gordon-Reed, Annette

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

Weaving together American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed's On Juneteenth provides a historian's v...Show more 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. Show less

Weaving together American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed's On Juneteenth provides a historian's v...Show more 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. Show less

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Till Freedom Cried Out

Till Freedom Cried Out

Memories of Texas Slave Life

Book - 1997

Enriched by these illustrations and by an introduction and postscript commentary by editors T. Lindsay Baker and Julie P.Baker, Till Freedom Cried Out pre...Show more Enriched by these illustrations and by an introduction and postscript commentary by editors T. Lindsay Baker and Julie P.Baker, Till Freedom Cried Out presents vivid memories of lives and times inside the bonds of an institution that tried to break the tellers' bodies and souls Show less

Enriched by these illustrations and by an introduction and postscript commentary by editors T. Lindsay Baker and Julie P.Baker, Till Freedom Cried Out pre...Show more Enriched by these illustrations and by an introduction and postscript commentary by editors T. Lindsay Baker and Julie P.Baker, Till Freedom Cried Out presents vivid memories of lives and times inside the bonds of an institution that tried to break the tellers' bodies and souls Show less

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The Story of Juneteenth

The Story of Juneteenth

An Interactive History Adventure

by Otfinoski, Steven

eBook - 2015

"In You Choose format, explores the history of Juneteenth Day, including the Emancipation Proclamation, the post-Civil War South, and efforts to end racism"-- "In You Choose format, explores the history of Juneteenth Day, including the Emancipation Proclamation, the post-Civil War South, and efforts to end racism"-- Show less

"In You Choose format, explores the history of Juneteenth Day, including the Emancipation Proclamation, the post-Civil War South, and efforts to end racism"-- "In You Choose format, explores the history of Juneteenth Day, including the Emancipation Proclamation, the post-Civil War South, and efforts to end racism"-- Show less

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Los Brazos De Dios

Los Brazos De Dios

A Plantation Society in the Texas Borderlands, 1821-1865

by Kelley, Sean M.

Book - 2010

With Los Brazos de Dios, Kelley offers the first examination of Texas slavery as a borderland institution and reveals the difficulty with which southern plantation society was transplanted in the West With Los Brazos de Dios, Kelley offers the first examination of Texas slavery as a borderland institution and reveals the difficulty with which southern plantation society was transplanted in the West Show less

With Los Brazos de Dios, Kelley offers the first examination of Texas slavery as a borderland institution and reveals the difficulty with which southern plantation society was transplanted in the West With Los Brazos de Dios, Kelley offers the first examination of Texas slavery as a borderland institution and reveals the difficulty with which southern plantation society was transplanted in the West Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

by Crayton, Lisa A.

eBook - 2021

"Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry rea...Show more "Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"-- Show less

"Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry rea...Show more "Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"-- Show less

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Texas Terror

Texas Terror

The Slave Insurrection Panic of 1860 and the Secession of the Lower South

by Reynolds, Donald E.

Book - 2007

In Texas Terror, Donald E. Reynolds offers a deft analysis of these events and illuminates the ways in which this fictionalized conspiracy determined the ...Show more In Texas Terror, Donald E. Reynolds offers a deft analysis of these events and illuminates the ways in which this fictionalized conspiracy determined the course of southern secession immediately before the Civil War. As Reynolds explains, all three fires probably resulted from a combination of extreme heat and the presence of new, and highly volatile, phosphorous matches in local stores. Show less

In Texas Terror, Donald E. Reynolds offers a deft analysis of these events and illuminates the ways in which this fictionalized conspiracy determined the ...Show more In Texas Terror, Donald E. Reynolds offers a deft analysis of these events and illuminates the ways in which this fictionalized conspiracy determined the course of southern secession immediately before the Civil War. As Reynolds explains, all three fires probably resulted from a combination of extreme heat and the presence of new, and highly volatile, phosphorous matches in local stores. Show less

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Juneteenth: el fin de la esclavitud en texas (juneteenth)

Juneteenth: el fin de la esclavitud en texas (juneteenth)

by Leeper, Angela

eBook - 2020

In Texas, all slaves found out they were free on June 19, 1865. This day is known as Juneteenth. At first, it was a holiday in Texas, but now people celeb...Show more In Texas, all slaves found out they were free on June 19, 1865. This day is known as Juneteenth. At first, it was a holiday in Texas, but now people celebrate Juneteenth all across the United States. Readers will learn about the history of the holiday as well as how it is celebrated today. In addition, they can prepare a delicious recipe for corn muffins and construct Juneteenth flag pinwheels to place in a garden, yard, or window Show less

In Texas, all slaves found out they were free on June 19, 1865. This day is known as Juneteenth. At first, it was a holiday in Texas, but now people celeb...Show more In Texas, all slaves found out they were free on June 19, 1865. This day is known as Juneteenth. At first, it was a holiday in Texas, but now people celebrate Juneteenth all across the United States. Readers will learn about the history of the holiday as well as how it is celebrated today. In addition, they can prepare a delicious recipe for corn muffins and construct Juneteenth flag pinwheels to place in a garden, yard, or window Show less

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Watermelon & Red Birds

Watermelon & Red Birds

A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations

by Taylor, Nicole A.

Book - 2022

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Galveston Unscripted

https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/sam-collins

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Juneteenth!

Juneteenth!

Celebrating Freedom in Texas

by Barrett, Anna Pearl

Book - 1999

From: School Library Journal Gr 3-6-Juneteenth is observed by many African Americans in recognition of emancipation from slavery. In this story, the autho...Show more From: School Library Journal Gr 3-6-Juneteenth is observed by many African Americans in recognition of emancipation from slavery. In this story, the author recalls her family's special celebration in 1945, the 80th Juneteenth holiday. It is rich with the details of the preparation and anticipation, rich with the specifics of life in the mid-forties on a Texas farm, rich with the emotions surrounding this event. Show less

From: School Library Journal Gr 3-6-Juneteenth is observed by many African Americans in recognition of emancipation from slavery. In this story, the autho...Show more From: School Library Journal Gr 3-6-Juneteenth is observed by many African Americans in recognition of emancipation from slavery. In this story, the author recalls her family's special celebration in 1945, the 80th Juneteenth holiday. It is rich with the details of the preparation and anticipation, rich with the specifics of life in the mid-forties on a Texas farm, rich with the emotions surrounding this event. Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

by Koestler-Grack, Rachel A.

eBook - 2019

"On June 19, 1865 - two years after the Emancipation Proclamation - Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were fr...Show more "On June 19, 1865 - two years after the Emancipation Proclamation - Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free. Today, Juneteenth is a joyful occasion with parades, speeches, music, and more! This engaging book teaches the fascinating origins and traditions of Juneteenth, honoring the freedom of African Americans." Show less

"On June 19, 1865 - two years after the Emancipation Proclamation - Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were fr...Show more "On June 19, 1865 - two years after the Emancipation Proclamation - Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free. Today, Juneteenth is a joyful occasion with parades, speeches, music, and more! This engaging book teaches the fascinating origins and traditions of Juneteenth, honoring the freedom of African Americans." Show less

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The Black Crop

The Black Crop

Slavery and Slave Trading in Nineteenth Century Texas

by McGhee, Fred Lee

Book - 2016

This book re-imagines and re-writes the history of Texas from a modern African-American perspective and asks provocative questions about the role of the Lone Star State in the meaning of American freedom This book re-imagines and re-writes the history of Texas from a modern African-American perspective and asks provocative questions about the role of the Lone Star State in the meaning of American freedom Show less

This book re-imagines and re-writes the history of Texas from a modern African-American perspective and asks provocative questions about the role of the Lone Star State in the meaning of American freedom This book re-imagines and re-writes the history of Texas from a modern African-American perspective and asks provocative questions about the role of the Lone Star State in the meaning of American freedom Show less

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Juneteenth for Mazie

Juneteenth for Mazie

by Cooper, Floyd

eBook - 2015

Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom. Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom. Show less

Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom. Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom. Show less

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Texas Observes Juneteenth

https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/juneteenth

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

Celebrating the End of Slavery

by Levy, Janey

Book - 2003

The story behind the day marking the end of slavery in the US. The story behind the day marking the end of slavery in the US. Show less

The story behind the day marking the end of slavery in the US. The story behind the day marking the end of slavery in the US. Show less

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The Laws of Slavery in Texas

The Laws of Slavery in Texas

Historical Documents and Essays

Book - 2010

The Laws of Slavery in Texas makes that examination possible by combining seminal historical essays with excerpts from key legal documents from the slave ...Show more The Laws of Slavery in Texas makes that examination possible by combining seminal historical essays with excerpts from key legal documents from the slave period and tying them together with interpretive commentary by the foremost scholar on the subject, Randolph B. Campbell. Show less

The Laws of Slavery in Texas makes that examination possible by combining seminal historical essays with excerpts from key legal documents from the slave ...Show more The Laws of Slavery in Texas makes that examination possible by combining seminal historical essays with excerpts from key legal documents from the slave period and tying them together with interpretive commentary by the foremost scholar on the subject, Randolph B. Campbell. Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

by Dolbear, Emily

eBook - 2021

Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United St...Show more Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Show less

Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United St...Show more Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

A Celebration of Freedom

by Taylor, Charles A.

Book - 2002

JUNETEENTH: A Celebration of Freedom expresses the jubilation that occurred on June 19, 1865 when African American people in Texas were the last to be fre...Show more JUNETEENTH: A Celebration of Freedom expresses the jubilation that occurred on June 19, 1865 when African American people in Texas were the last to be freed from the horrors of US slavery, over two months after the end of the Civil War and two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Show less

JUNETEENTH: A Celebration of Freedom expresses the jubilation that occurred on June 19, 1865 when African American people in Texas were the last to be fre...Show more JUNETEENTH: A Celebration of Freedom expresses the jubilation that occurred on June 19, 1865 when African American people in Texas were the last to be freed from the horrors of US slavery, over two months after the end of the Civil War and two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

by Rosinsky, Natalie M.

Book - 2005

Provides information on the origin of Juneteenth and some of the ways in which it is celebrated. Provides information on the origin of Juneteenth and some of the ways in which it is celebrated. Show less

Provides information on the origin of Juneteenth and some of the ways in which it is celebrated. Provides information on the origin of Juneteenth and some of the ways in which it is celebrated. Show less

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Juneteenth Jamboree

Juneteenth Jamboree

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

eBook - 2013

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Slavery and the Annexation of Texas

Slavery and the Annexation of Texas

by Merk, Frederick

Book - 1972

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