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Martha Yates Jones (left) and Pinkie Yates (right), daughters of Rev. Jack Yates, in a decorated carriage parked in front of the Antioch Baptist Church located in Houston's Fourth Ward, 1908 — Source
Happy Juneteenth!
On June 19, 1865, nearly two and a half years after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, announcing the end of the Civil War and freedom for all enslaved African Americans. This marked the beginning of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, a celebration that has been observed for over 150 years. In 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday, celebrated nationwide with captivating storytelling, prayer, music, and family barbecue with red food and drink.
Join the community in exploration of the resources that pay tribute to the celebratory customs of Juneteenth, as we honor the past, reflect on our present, and continue to work towards a more just future for all.
On Tuesday, June 20th, check out A Juneteenth Conversation with Jennifer L. Morgan, hosted by the Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation. OGI also curated a list of resources, which include in-person events happening around NYC.
And visit our communications archive to read last year’s Juneteenth message and engage with more resources!