Do you know the history of Juneteenth? It is the holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves in Galveston, Texas when they learned in 1865 they had been freed by President Lincoln. It is now celebrated annually on June 19 throughout the United States and is also known as Emancipation Day.
The Library will be hosting Emancipation Day (Juneteenth Activities) on Friday, June 18th. Come listen to
- Emancipation in African American Texan Art by Professor Chris Ireland
- The Importance of Juneteenth for our Community by Dr. Jason LaTouche
Friday, June 18, 2021, 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
In the Dick Smith Library Multi-Purpose Room (Room 104) or via Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/95827827711
The Joe R. and Dr. Teresa Lozano Long ODIIP will be distributing shirts recognizing the holiday while quantities last.
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