Understanding Juneteenth
Juneteenth (June 19th) was first celebrated in 1865 in Galveston, Texas when enslaved Black-Americans learned of the abolition of slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been signed nearly two and a half years before in 1863. Juneteenth commemorates Black-American freedom and highlights accomplishments and education. Observations range from small gatherings to community-wide events and parades. In Oregon, the Juneteenth Celebration was founded by community leader, Clara Peoples, in 1945. On Saturday (June 20), you can watch the 155th Juneteenth Livestream Event on Facebook and Instagram featuring live music and speakers
- For Kids: PBS Kids Video All about the Holidays: Juneteenth
- Teaching Juneteenth by teaching tolerance
- Historical Legacy of Juneteenth by Smithsonian
- So you want to learn about Juneteenth by NYtimes
- Children’s Institute Anti-racist resources
- 17 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with Kids
- Utah Education Network Learning Resources
- Juneteenth Celebration Facebook Page for Oregon
Working Together for Equity in Expanded Learning
As an organization that works to serve historically underserved communities, we want to ensure that we present quality materials that embody the cultural responsive and equitable practices. Listed below are 5 new Summer Guides that were developed to help engage youth with supportive adults in a range of settings developed by the Georgia State Afterschool Network (GSAN) and the 50 State Network.
Summer Activity Guides:
- Staff Resource_Supporting Emotional Well-Being
- Staff Resource_Recognizing Stress in Youth
- Family Resource Recognizing Stress in Youth
- Family Resource Supporting Summer Programming in the Home
- Family Resource Supporting Youth at Home