History of Juneteenth, Juneteenth organizations, events calendar, links.

Time line of events that led up to the Emancipation Proclamation which abolished slavery in the United States.

Provides basic information about celebration scheduled for June 14-17, 2001.

Text of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation that abolished slavery in the United States.

NAJL supports and provides resources for African American cultural awareness and community revitalization. Also supports and helps to organize festivals such as Juneteenth.

An article by Dr. Charles Taylor about what Juneteenth is, its history, and why it should be celebrated.

Brief history of the holiday, produced by the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture.

History of the holiday that had its origins when Texas freed its slaves; includes a bibliography.

From the Black Experience page of the Electronic Village.

An emancipation celebration in Zinn Park. Includes information on program, Juneteenth history, and photos of past festivals.

Explores the role Texas State Rep. Al Edwards played in making June 19th a state holiday.

A personal reflection on the holiday and on Galveston.