Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
Text of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation that abolished slavery in the United States.
Emancipation Proclamation
Time line of events that led up to the Emancipation Proclamation which abolished slavery in the United States.
Anniston, AL. Juneteenth Heritage Festival
An emancipation celebration in Zinn Park. Includes information on program, Juneteenth history, and photos of past festivals.
The Black Church and Juneteenth
An article by Dr. Charles Taylor about what Juneteenth is, its history, and why it should be celebrated.
History of Juneteenth
From the Black Experience page of the Electronic Village.
Juneteenth in Jacksonville, Fl.
Provides basic information about celebration scheduled for June 14-17, 2001.
Juneteenth.com World Wide Celebration
History of Juneteenth, Juneteenth organizations, events calendar, links.
National Association of Juneteenth Lineage
NAJL supports and provides resources for African American cultural awareness and community revitalization. Also supports and helps to organize festivals such as Juneteenth.
Juneteenth: Freedom Revisited
Brief history of the holiday, produced by the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture.
Juneteenth: Real History
A personal reflection on the holiday and on Galveston.
Juneteenth USA Holiday
Explores the role Texas State Rep. Al Edwards played in making June 19th a state holiday.
Handbook of Texas Online: Juneteenth
History of the holiday that had its origins when Texas freed its slaves; includes a bibliography.
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