Juneteenth, Antiracism, & American History Resources
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Juneteenth, Antiracism, & American History Resources Juneteenth Articles PBS: What is Juneteenth? by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. NYTimes: So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth? by Teen Vogue: What is Juneteenth, How is it Celebrated, and Why Does it Matter? by Jameelah Nasheed Websites Juneteenth.com and Nationaljuneteenth.com Photographs Prints from National Museum of African American History and Culture's Slavery and Freedom collection Buzzfeed: These Photos Show Why You Should Celebrate Juneteenth o [photos from Juneteenth celebrations across the country over the years] Videos The Root: This Is Why Juneteenth Is Important for America (3 m 32 secs) Washington Post: The History behing Juneteenth and Why It Resonates Today (2 m 32 secs) Podcasts WNYC Studios: The Takeaway: 153 Years of Juneteenth (12 m 39 secs) WNYC Studios: The Brian Lehrer Show: Why Juneteenth Continues to Matter (16 m 44 secs) o YouTube Version of Episode Food and Flag Thrillist: The Best Foods to Celebrate Juneteenth With (4 m 9 secs) National Geographic: Reviving the Tea Cake of Juneteenth Parties Past History of the Juneteenth Flag Curricular Resources · Classroom Resources for Teaching about Juneteenth Our American History Articles Ta Nehisi-Coates The Case for Reparations The Atlantic Nikole Hannah-Jones 1619: Slavery in America The New York Times The Atlantic: The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying by Adam Serwer Movies True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality 13th I Am Not Your Negro Podcasts 1619 Project Uncivil The Breakdown w/ Shaun King Anti-Racism Resource Compilations & Curricula Antiracist Resource Guide o Created by Victoria Alexander, MEd.: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website This document was created to be used as a resource for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of anti-racism and get involved to combat racism, specifically as it relates to anti-Blackness and police violence. Within this guide, please find a variety of resources to explore practical ways to understand, explain, and solve seemingly intractable problems of racial inequity, white supremacy, police violence, and injustice. Justice in June o This resource was compiled by Autumn Gupta with Bryanna Wallace's oversight for the purpose of providing a starting point for individuals trying to become better allies. It breaks down learning resources into 10 mins/day, 25 mins/day and 45 mins/day tracks. Antiracism Resources o Includes articles, books, podcasts, mental health resources, and social media recs Articles Peggy McIntosh's White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack Robin DiAngelo's White Fragility and the Rules of Engagement Jon Greenberg's Curriculum for White Americans to Educate Themselves on Race and Racism–from Ferguson to Charleston Podcast Scene on Radio: Seeing White Curricular Resources Allyship Oppression Opportunity Divide Colorism Conversation w/ Interns in Tampa Bay (June 3rd 2020) Direct Action Protests/Rallies/Demonstrations/Community Gatherings Movement for Black Lives: Find and Participate in Defend Black Lives events through M4BL's SixNineteenweekend of actions across the nation [Many cities and towns are hosting Defend Black Lives events of different kinds on June 19th. Click on the link to an interactive map where you can check out what events are happening in your local area.] o If you choose to participate in a protest, rally or social gathering, review Tips for Maintaining Safety and Taking Action in a Pandemic BLM: Explore virtual and in-person events put on by your local Black Lives Matter chapter Use Twitter's Search and Hashtag Functions: o Find find real time updates on protests by taking the following steps: o Search: #[insertyourcity/town] or #[insertyourcity]protests o You will be sent to the Top searches. Click “Latest” to see the most recent and active posts from organizers. o Scroll through. Join Virtual Celebrations o Juneteenthmusicfestival.com: streaming kicks off with a live set from DJ Jazzy Jeff Thursday, June 18th at 9 pm EST . iamjuneteenth.org: learn more about additional efforts connected to the music festival above .