Juneteenth marks the 19th day in June, 1865, when Black people in Galveston, Texas were informed — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — that slavery was abolished, and the civil war ended. The holiday has been celebrated in Black communities ever since and its observance as a federal holiday provides another crucial opportunity to reflect and take action for racial justice.  

We hope the information, events, actions, and suggestions of Black-led organizations to support will strengthen your commemoration of Juneteenth 2022.

Sincerely,

Green America’s Staff & Board Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Team

 

NAACP: The Importance of Juneteenth

Learn the background of Juneteenth and take action to advance policies to give Black Americans equal opportunity throughout the United States.

Smithsonian: The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth

The National Museum of African American History and Culture provides historical context for Juneteenth and the power of perseverance to build a better society.

Ms. Opal Lee Discusses Juneteenth

On Juneteenth 2021, Ms. Lee, a long-time champion for making Juneteenth a national holiday, joined the President’s signing ceremony that fulfilled this goal.

 

Actions You Can Take

From voting rights to fair working conditions, you can find a variety of actions you can take with the organizations below to support Black communities across the country.

 

Upcoming Juneteenth Virtual Events

What is Juneteenth? An Online Learning Experience

Learn the history of America's newest federal holiday June 19 - Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day.

Dates: June 16, June 20

Celebrating Juneteenth with Ibram X. Kendi

Join Random House and The Book Bar for Celebrating Juneteenth: How to Talk to Kids about Antiracism, Slavery, & Emancipation.

Date: June 16

Set It Off Juneteenth 2022 - The Shadow Foundation 

The Shadow Foundation and influential speakers will reset the codes of past conditioning to free the mind and restore the African-American Community.

Date: June 19

Author Annette Gordon-Reed with "On Juneteenth"

For this Pulitzer and National Book Award-winning historian, also a proud Texas native and descendant of Texas slaves, the story of Juneteenth has special resonance. 

Date: June 20

 

Organizations to Support

African Heritage Food Co-Op

Help create communities where no one goes without healthy, affordable food options.

VOICE Buffalo

Support VOICE's mission to overcome the history of abuses in the criminal justice process.

Open Buffalo

Donate to Open Buffalo's mission to advance racial, economic, and ecological justice.

Ella Baker Center

Support Black, Brown, and low-income people as they build power and prosperity in their communities.

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