Juneteenth: Black Independence Day Since 1865

Juneteenth: Black Independence Day Since 1865

Join us in celebrating Juneteenth by looking toward the future with hope, honoring the tensions of the present moment, and acknowledging the realities of history through the books gathered here. We recognize that the rich legacy of the African Diaspora extends far into the past. African peoples have histories that existed eras before the beginning of colonization and the Atlantic slave trade. Join us in lifting up these peoples who, despite all they endure, continue to shine brightly.