Understanding Juneteenth: An Overview of Historical Significance
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the end of slavery in the United States in 1865. Initially met with resistance, it has seen a resurgence, especially during the Civil Rights movement. It is not the same as Emancipation Day. Learn about its history and importance today.
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[Juneteenth flag] [Juneteenth flag] JUNETEENTH: JUNETEENTH: An Overview An Overview June 19, 2020 June 19, 2020 Harry Lawson, Jr.
[Juneteenth flag] Today s Agenda Today s Agenda Important Dates: Leading up to Juneteeth Juneteenth-An Overview Important Dates: Implications & Relevance Today Q & A Wrap-up
[Juneteenth flag] Important Dates: Important Dates: Leading Up to Juneteenth Leading Up to Juneteenth 1492: Columbus comes to the Americas in the name of Spain. 1619: The first Africans brought to Jamestown came on a Dutch ship, either as enslaved peoples or indentured servants. 1788: Constitution ratified -defining African-American males as 3/5 of a man and not mentioning Indigenous peoples at all. 1861: Civil War begins 1863: Emancipation Proclamation
[Juneteenth flag] Juneteenth: What is it? Juneteenth: What is it? Juneteenth marks our country s second independence day It is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States dating back to 1865. Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Cel-Liberation Day
[Juneteenth flag] Juneteenth: Early Years & Decline Juneteenth: Early Years & Decline In the early years, little interest existed outside the African American community in participation in the celebrations. In some cases, there was outwardly exhibited resistance by barring the use of public property for the festivities.
[Juneteenth flag] Juneteenth: Resurgence & Today Juneteenth: Resurgence & Today The Civil Rights movement of the 50 s and 60 s yielded both positive and negative results for the Juneteenth celebrations. Today, Juneteenth is enjoying a phenomenal growth rate within communities and organizations throughout the country.
[Juneteenth flag] Juneteenth is Juneteenth is not not Emancipation Day Emancipation Day Emancipation Day Emancipation Day is April 16, 1862 It marks the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. Over 3,000 enslaved persons were freed eight months before the Emancipation Emancipation Proclamation liberated slaves in the South.
Why it matters today Why it matters today [Juneteenth flag]
[Juneteenth flag] Important Dates Important Dates 1865: 1865: Passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, the 13th amendment abolished slavery in the United States. 1865-1877: Reconstruction 1877-1960s: Jim Crow Era
[Juneteenth flag] Important Dates Important Dates 1947: G.I. Bill 1947: Menedez v. Westminster 1954: Brown v. Board of Education 1964: Civil Rights Act 1965: Voting Rights Act 1968: Fair Housing Act
[Juneteenth flag] Questions? Questions?
