Juneteenth

Description:

Introduces the origins and significance of Juneteenth--June 19, the day when African Americans recall their heritage and their forebears' emancipation from slavery--and describes how the holiday is celebrated.

subjects: Social life and customs,  Juneteenth,  African Americans,  Anniversaries,  Slaves,  Emancipation,  Juvenile literature,  History,  Holidays,  African americans, juvenile literature,  African americans, social life and customs

Places: Galveston,  United States,  Texas