Juneteenth—also known as Freedom Day and Black Independence Day—is an American holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation, meant to free all enslaved people in states that had seceded from the Union, was put into place on January 1, 1863. It wasn't until June 19, 1865, that this news reached the last group of enslaved people in Texas.
It is essential to celebrate this holiday as members of the Black community and as allies. It's important to look at how far we've come and to brainstorm ways we can continue to progressively change for the better. We encourage you to use today to deepen your anti-racist work—we've listed a few resources below to read, watch, listen to, and explore.
Trevor Noah posts daily on @thedailyshow with short and longer form videos and IGTVs that break down subjects including policing in America, election news, becoming a better ally, and more current events to keep abreast of now and in the future. Follow and watch at @thedailyshow.
1619 is an audio series from The New York Times, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, that explores how slavery has transformed America. Listen to the episodes and read the 1619 Project to deepen your knowledge and work to understand the deep-rooted history of slavery in this country.
CODE SWITCH is a podcast from NPR, hosted by journalists of color, that explores how race impacts every part of society—from politics and pop culture to history, sports, and everything in between.
Higher Learning is a podcast from The Ringer, hosted by Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan, that explores big topics in Black culture, politics, and sports. We're huge fans of Rachel Lindsay both from her Bachelorette days and her willingness to fearlessly speak her mind, and this podcast is an enjoyable and educational listen every time.
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