What Is Juneteenth?: An Online Learning Experience
Learn the history of America’s newest federal holiday June 19 – Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day.
Thursday, June 15th 2023 – 5:00PM to 7:30PM PST
Join us this year for “What is Juneteenth?: An Online Learning Experience.” In this virtual class session we will be discussing the history of Emancipation Day as a holiday and how it has been celebrated throughout the years in America.
When President Joe Biden signed legislation in 2021 making June 19 the latest federal holiday; it forever changed the status of a date primarily celebrated by African Americans in the past to now be recognized by all US citizens.
Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day) is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States.
On June 19,1865 Union General Gordon Granger led thousands of federal troops to Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War had ended, and the formerly enslaved were freed. Thousands of enslaved Texans were unaware that their freedom had been secured.
With companies like Nike, Lyft, Vox and others giving paid time off to employees and with retailers offering sales and promotions to honor the holiday, it is even more important that people know what and why they are celebrating.
THE PRESENTATION
There are plenty of details that are often overlooked that can help us better understand the process of Emancipation. It did not happen overnight. In the special presentation we will cover information including:
- The History of the Emancipation Proclamation
- Details of General Order #3
- The 13th Amendment
- How the Holiday has been celebrated and more
This online experience is very interactive and includes:
- 2 pop quizzes
- Rare footage of Celebrations from the early 1900’s
- Interviews from esteemed scholars and more
We are hosting this event multiple times throughout the month of June to ensure that those who are interested have ample opportunities to learn and participate.
COST
**The price of this event? You choose what it’s worth to you. We are using the honor system for this online screening, so you are able to pay what you would like – $5, $10 or $100 it is totally up to you.
To Attend, Register using the link below
ONLINE VIEWING
The presentation will take place online using the ZOOM platform.
Once you have purchased your ticket, you will be sent an email with a link to the event.
**On the day of the event you will be emailed a reminder with the time date and private link.
After the presentation is completed, we will host a live Q&A session with the owners of Melaneyes Media Aundar Ma’at and Born Logic Allah, where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and post comments.
For inquiries and sponsorship opportunities, email us at:
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Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900 held in “East Woods” on East 24th Street in Austin, Texas – Austin History Center