Juneteenth.
June 19 is the month we celebrate "Juneteeth." This day marks the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas. June 19 is also celebrated as "Juneteenth Day" in the United States. But why celebrate this date? There are many reasons. The first reason is the date of the emancipation, June 19, 1865. It was also the date when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Lesson plan.
A lesson plan for Juneteenth should incorporate primary sources, videos, and activities that engage students in the subject. Educators can use the lesson plan as a springboard to explore topics about the Reconstruction era, the Civil War, and the Black joy of the age. Students can also research the history of Juneteenth and its significance in Black culture. After reviewing the primary sources, students can formulate an essential question and collect evidence to answer it. Students may also be able to work in cooperative learning groups. A lesson plan for Juneteenth should also include suggested food for the celebration.
Discussions about the importance of the Civil Rights movement.
A Juneteenth lesson plan will open up discussions about slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation, and civil rights. While modern technology allows us to find information on the Internet in seconds, it took years for enslaved people in Texas to receive the same information. They finally were freed on Juneteenth, but it took several years to realize this. As a result, Juneteenth lessons can inspire discussions about the importance of the Civil Rights movement, history, and Civil Liberties.
Resources.
In the context of the Juneteenth celebration, several resources are available to help you celebrate this historic day in American history. These include the Juneteenth Companion Guide, a guide to Juneteenth resources created to encourage virtual discussion. This resource also provides links and information on Juneteenth events. For more information on Juneteenth, check out this guide by Elizabeth Brumfield, librarian at Prairie View A&M University in Texas.
Activities.
Depending on the size of your company, you may wish to plan activities for Juneteenth at your office. You can make this day more meaningful by screening films or showing television series featuring African-American characters. Employees can watch these films during their lunch breaks and participate in a panel discussion afterward. Incorporating these programs into your monthly office meeting can help you better understand Juneteenth and the African-American community.
Getting the students involved in a charity event.
One way to honor Juneteenth in the classroom is by getting the students involved in a charity event. If you're unsure where to start, try reaching out to a local organization and asking what they need. You could organize a small fundraiser to help them with expenses and have students donate clothes and books to the organization. You could also have your students write heartfelt messages to the recipients of the charity gifts. As a last Juneteenth activity, try to learn about the history of the African American community in your school.
Booklist.
If you're a history lover, you might enjoy a Juneteeth book list. Juneteenth commemorates the day the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. The Emancipation Proclamation set these people free. Juneteenth is a significant day for descendants of enslaved people who care about slavery. To commemorate the occasion, BU Today has put together a list of books that deal with the subject.
The books in this list highlight the many aspects of Black life and culture.
A focus on Black joy is evident in all of these works. The authors pay tribute to the role of Blacks in shaping Texas and the nation. The list is available for reading or viewing at local libraries. If you can't get to the library to check out Juneteenth books, visit the website to learn more. It will include a link to the Juneteenth website.