Chicago Public Library-Blog: Honoring History, Celebrating Freedom: Juneteenth

Chicago IL

24 May, 2021

2:36 PM

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Press release from the Chicago Public Library-blog: Tamela May 24, 2021 Juneteenth is a time of celebration and reflection for many African Americans. It's a time to remember the past, strive for a peaceful present and forge a hopeful future. Parades, festivals, picnics, religious and other communal gatherings are some of the ways this holiday is commemorated. Learn more about this holiday, reflect on the trials and achievements of African Americans, share and retell folktales and get inspired to create your own Juneteenth celebration with these titles.  Juneteenth presents the origins of the holiday, also known as Emancipation or Freedom Day, as well as the history of enslaved Africans in America.   Juneteenth Juneteenth Dolbear, Emily J.,Dolbear, Emily J., Book, 2021Available View detailsView details for Juneteenth, Book, Available Learn how to create a Juneteenth decoration, try a recipe and review the origins of this holiday. Juneteenth Juneteenth Koestler-Grack, Rachel A., 1973-Koestler-Grack, Rachel A., 1973- Book, 2019Available View detailsView details for Juneteenth, Book, Available The People Could Fly: Read, retell and reimagine these imaginative and hopeful folktales.  The People Could Fly The People Could Fly American Black FolktalesHamilton, Virginia, 1934-2002Hamilton, Virginia, 1934-2002 Book, 2009Available View detailsView details for The People Could Fly, Book, Available Going Down Home With Daddy: A young boy travels with his dad to a family reunion on their family farm where the talents of the family children are showcased and celebrated.   Going Down Home With Daddy Going Down Home With Daddy Lyons, Kelly Starling,Lyons, Kelly Starling, Book, 2019Available View detailsView details for Going Down Home With Daddy, Book, Available We Had A Picnic This Sunday Past: Join Teeka and her relatives and the dishes they bring to her family's annual picnic gathering.  We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past Woodson, JacquelineWoodson, Jacqueline Paperback, 2007Available View detailsView details for We Had A Picnic This Sunday Past, Paperback, Available Exploring African-American Culture Through Crafts: Learn about notable African Americans  as well as African American culture through craft activities.  Exploring African-American Culture Through Crafts Exploring African-American Culture Through Crafts Farrell, MiaFarrell, Mia Book, 2016Available View detailsView details for Exploring African-American Culture Through Crafts, Book, Available Rock of Ages: Explore role and importance of the Black Church through poetry, from slavery to modern times. Rock of Ages Rock of Ages a Tribute to the Black ChurchBolden, TonyaBolden, Tonya Book, 2001Available View detailsView details for Rock of Ages, Book, Available How will you and your family celebrate Juneteenth this year?  This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library-blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.