Tommie Boudreaux

Jun 19, 2024 | splcenter.org | Annette Gordon-Reed |Ralph Ellison |W. Dwayne Jones |Tommie Boudreaux

Juneteenth National Independence Day may be a relatively new federal holiday, but it has a long history. Here are some books about this holiday that celebrates the end of enslavement in the U.S. These books educate both adults and children about Juneteenth’s history and significance. For more reading suggestions, visit the National Museum of African American History & Culture’s website.