Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas on June 19, 1865. The holiday honors African American heritage and is celebrated by people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds. Use our resources to learn more about the holiday and its significance to Black Jews.
Join us for Juneteenth Kabbalat Shabbat on on Friday June, 18, 2021 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET. Co-sponsored by 18Doors, Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, OneTable, PJ Library, Union for Reform Judaism, National Museum of American Jewish History, Reconstructing Judaism, Jewish Federations of North America, Keshet, and Avodah’s Jews of Color Bayit
Through the eyes of one little girl, All Different Now tells the story of the first Juneteenth, the day freedom finally came to the last of the slaves in the South. Since then, the observance of June 19 as African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.
Juneteenth commemorates the day that the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally able to claim freedom from illegal chattel slavery.
The history of the corn husk doll dates back to Native American craftsmanship. Corn husk dolls were also made by enslaved African Americans.
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James B. Haugabook (Jun. 3, 1936 - Nov. 2, 2012) had a passionate sense of his roots, and spent his life loving his family, generously helping others in need and speaking out for justice.