Alliah L. Agostini

Jun 19, 2024 | fredericknewspost.com | Alliah L. Agostini

At a recent school visit, I asked a library full of fourth graders, “Who likes to cook?” Nearly every hand shot up. For our young foodies, recipes are a welcome learning tool. And we can use them to help celebrate Juneteenth, teach its story and spotlight Black culture and joy. kAmyF?6E66?E9 3642>6 @FC ?6H6DE 7656C2= 9@=:52J :? a_a`[ `de J62CD 27E6C &?:@? v6?] v@C5@? vC2?86C 2?5 9:D EC@@AD 2CC:G65 :? v2=G6DE@?[ %6I2D[ @?

Jun 18, 2024 | texarkanagazette.com | Alliah L. Agostini

At a recent school visit, I asked a library full of fourth graders, "Who likes to cook?" Nearly every hand shot up. For our young foodies, recipes are a welcome learning tool. And we can use them to help celebrate Juneteenth, teach its story and spotlight Black culture and joy. Juneteenth became our newest federal holiday in 2021, 156 years after Union Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived in Galveston, Tex., on June 19, 1865, to communicate and enforce enslaved Texans' freedom.

Jun 13, 2024 | dailyherald.com | Alliah L. Agostini

This colorful Strawberry and Kale Salad With Blackberry Dressing offers a red, black and green color scheme for Juneteenth, with an enticing combination of fresh, sweet and tart flavors. Scott Suchman for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky At a recent school visit, I asked a library full of fourth graders, “Who likes to cook?” Nearly every hand shot up. For our young foodies, recipes are a welcome learning tool.

Jun 13, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Alliah L. Agostini

At a recent school visit, I asked a library full of fourth graders, “Who likes to cook?” Nearly every hand shot up. For our young foodies, recipes are a welcome learning tool. And we can use them to help celebrate Juneteenth, teach its story and spotlight Black culture and joy. Juneteenth became our newest federal holiday in 2021, 156 years after Union Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived in Galveston, Tex., on June 19, 1865, to communicate and enforce enslaved Texans’ freedom.

Jun 12, 2024 | teachmag.com | Alliah L. Agostini |Lesa Cline-Ransome

Originally published in TEACH Magazine, May/June 2024 IssueJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved people in Texas were emancipated. Over 150 years later, in 2021, Juneteenth was established as an official federal holiday in the U.S., although it has been observed in Texas and other states since 1866.