Juneteenth
At Eastown, we are committed to pursuing freedom and racial equality until they become a reality. Juneteenth challenges us to reflect on our role in this journey, starting with listening and learning. Below, you'll find a collection of resources for kids and adults to help deepen understanding and inspire action.
What is Juneteenth?
On June 19, 1865, after white Southerners had extended the enslavement of countless Black people by concealing the Civil War’s end for more than two months, Union troops arrived in Texas. For the first time, local Black residents learned that the Confederacy had lost the war and that they were free under the Emancipation Proclamation.
Kids Resources
NMAAHC Kids
Understanding & Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a time for celebration and reflection with the whole family. For young children, the abstract concept of freedom and the hard history of slavery can be challenging to grasp. NMAAHC’s early childhood education team offers the following resources to support young children’s understanding and celebration of Juneteenth: a guide on how to talk about slavery and freedom in age appropriate ways, an activity to inspire hope and activism, and a children’s book and online resources list.
