Juneteenth
A significant day in the history of the United States, Juneteenth, is upcoming and is often misunderstood or forgotten completely. As an organization, we invite you to take some time off, not only to reflect on the importance of this historic event but also to educate yourself on the racial issues in our World. At Mosaic, we envision a world that values human rights for ALL. We stand firm with everyone regardless of their skin color, religion, or creed. We are committed to doing what we can to stand up, speak up, listen, and support. As an agency, we will be increasing our Diversity and Inclusion initiatives to allow a platform for education and advocacy. Below are some educational materials and resources that you can review to assist in this upcoming journey.
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19, the day in 1865 when slaves were freed in the State of Texas. It’s also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Jubilee Day. The order was delivered in Galveston, Texas by U.S. General Gordon Granger
Why is it significant? Specifically, Juneteenth marks the day when word arrived Texas that slaves had been freed – more than two years after slaves were officially freed in the south by the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863.
What can I do to honor and acknowledge this day? You can read, learn, watch, visit, and act! Multicultural resources are available here
See links below for ideas:
Things to Do:
Experience an African American Cultural Experience Day in Dallas Hosted by Visit Dallas African American Dallas Historic Markers:
Freedman’s Cemetery
Pike Park
African American Museum Juanita Craft Civil Rights House
Community Events:
Dallas MLK Center Juneteenth Celebration
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center will host a Drive-Thru Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendees can drive through the MLK parking lot and receive free non-perishable food items, hygiene kits, and household products
Advocacy·
Register to Vote, and VOTE!
Complete the 2020 Census
Books
Go Tell It On The Mountain
White Fragility
The New Jim Crow
Between the World and Me
The Color of Law
Savage Inequalities
The Other Wes Moore
A Day of Blood: The 1898 Wilmington Race Riot
Stamped from the Beginning
Medical Apartheid
Lies My Teacher Told Me·
Courageous Conversations About Race
Blogs/Article
Courageous Conversation
Juneteenth
Black Wall Street
Wilmington Race Riot
Redlining
Systemic Racism
YouTube
Wilmington Race Riots James Baldwin – Black Lives Matter Black Wall Street
Juneteenth
Systemic Racism
Race and Privilege
Movies/Documentary
13th
Selma
Just Mercy
I Am Not Your Negro
Self Made
Elementary Genocide: The School to Prison Pipeline
American Son
Hidden Figures
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
When They See Us
Sincerely,
Dr. Walter Nguyen
Executive Director
Mosaic Family Services
