19 Ideas to Celebrate and Honour Juneteenth (plus helpful resources to learn more)

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…Can Juneteenth Move Beyond Symbolism? (from YES Magazine) From Juneteenth to Reparations: Reclaiming Our Stolen Stories (from YES Magazine) “Grandmother of Juneteenth” celebrates federal holiday—but there is more work to do (from CNN) The Juneteenth Flag, Explained (from Capital B) History of Juneteenth (from Juneteenth.com) Wrap-up I hope this has…

What is Juneteenth? Plus Why it Matters—And What You Can Do!

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…the media considers important, and that year, in that context, news outlets finally decided that Juneteenth was worth making a big deal about. So, what is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a (new in 2021) federal holiday in the United States that celebrates and remembers the emancipation of African-American slaves. It is…

Why Juneteenth Matters to Me—and What it Has to Do with Fierce Kindness!

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…USA in 1860, and how they created Africa Town, to preserve African memories, culture and community. For easy ideas on how to honour Juneteenth, try: 19 Ideas to Celebrate and Honour Juneteenth For a deeper look at Juneteenth, try reading: What is Juneteenth and Why it Matters! And a great…