Title: 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