Never Fear The Librarians Are Here!
Juneteenth or June 19th is the official name of the federal holiday "Juneteenth National Independence Day." It is also referred to as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day, and Juneteenth Independence Day. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19.
This resource guide is designed and created to provide resources on celebrations and talks, history, and ways to support our local Black community all year long. This guide is a work in progress, and we will be happy to get your valuable feedback for this guide. Please email the Equity and Engagement Librarian with your comments and feedback.
Image Source https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emancipation_Day_celebration_-_1900-06-19.jpg
Image description: Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration, June 19, 1900, Texas.
Juneteenth is the oldest internationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance. Read more
*Text from https://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm
Join us for engaging and informative sessions to learn about the history and significance of Juneteenth, a powerful commemoration of freedom and Black resilience. Discover why this day matters, reflect on its legacy, and celebrate through shared learning, storytelling, and community.
Join us this Wednesday, June 18th at the “Juneteenth Unbound: Understanding the Legacy of Freedom” session from 1pm-2pm via zoom https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/82673037911
or at the “Celebrate Freedom: A Juneteenth Gathering of Reflection and Joy” session from 2pm-3pm at Mesa College in room I4-203.
Everyone is welcome!
A world of Assistance is Just Waiting for you...For Free!
San Diego Mesa College Library currently has:
Students receive research support through:
Resources are accessed through the library’s website at www.sdmesa.edu/library
