14 Powerful Books to Read for Juneteenth

Also called Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, Juneteenth is the commemoration of June 19, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, TX, learned that they were free. Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021, and since then, many have been looking to expand their knowledge on the holiday. Learn about the past, present and hopes in Black history and culture by adding these to your list.