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LA County Library: Juneteenth

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Posted Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 8:56 am PT

Press release from LA County Library:

June 1, 2021

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Juneteenth celebrations may have begun in Texas but they soon spread to neighboring states and throughout the nation. It became a state holiday in Texas in 1979, and is observed as an official holiday in many other states. Check out the TSHA Texas State Historical Association website for more about the history of Juneteenth in Texas.

Celebrations can range from parades to prayer services, and political rallies to festive barbeque events, complete with red soda water. There are an abundance of recipes online, like Food52’s 68 Recipes from Black Creators to Celebrate Juneteenth.

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A C Bilbrew Library has hosted Juneteenth celebrations for 15 years, including storytelling, art activities, and an opportunity to reflect on the history of Juneteenth and celebrate the lives and sacrifices of our ancestors. This year, we’re celebrating virtually—register below.

Want to learn more? Continue exploring on the Juneteenth World Wide Celebration website, which aims to inspire and support the recognition and tradition of Juneteenth. Here you can read, comment, and reflect, as well as find out about celebrations around the nation and the world.

TSHA Texas State Historical Association A C Bilbrew Library Register here

Saturday, June 19, 2 pm
Celebrating Juneteenth: Storytelling and Reflections
Join us for a celebration of freedom with storyteller and educator, Binnie Tate Wilkin, who will engage us with Juneteenth history, stories, folktales, and personal reflections. For teens and adults. Register here.