Black Culture Connection

Learn About and Celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth represents a pivotal moment in the struggle for freedom and equality, marking the end of one of the darkest chapters in American history. It serves as a reminder of the resilience, strength, and determination of African Americans who fought for their freedom and the abolishment of slavery.

As Juneteenth approaches, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance and importance of this historic day. To celebrate and educate, we have curated a collection of programs that tell the history of Juneteenth and show the joy of communities coming together in celebrations.

Learn the History

Members of the SambaFunk! collective dance and drum during the 2019 Berkeley Juneteenth Festival | Credit: Photo by Liliana Michelena/KQED

Let's Celebrate Together!

Today, Juneteenth is recognized as a day of celebration, remembrance, and reflection. It is an opportunity to honor the contributions of African Americans to American society, celebrate Black culture and heritage, and renew the commitment to fight against systemic racism and injustice.

PBS wants to celebrate together. Join us on Twitter today for our Juneteenth Countdown and share your own thoughts and experiences!

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Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts

The film examines the profound and often-contradictory roles played by Buffalo Soldiers in U.S. history, and how they fought on two sets of front lines: military conflicts abroad and civil rights struggles at home.

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Say It Loud

Juneteenth: Freedom and the Fine Print

In this episode we explain the origin of Juneteenth and look at the parallels of Black liberation work around Reconstruction and Black liberation work, today.

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Honoring Juneteenth

You can watch even more programs and documentaries that explore the Black experience in the U.S. in our Honoring Juneteenth playlist - now streaming on the PBS app.

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