Celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth is the newest established federal holiday! The holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. Originating in Galveston, the holiday has since been observed annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States, often broadly celebrating African-American culture. The day was first recognized as a federal holiday in June 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Your library’s staff have curated a list of 10 library items to help facilitate your celebration of this important and historic day! Click on an image below to be taken to its catalog entry–you can check on availability, place a hold on the item, and more!
