See also:

• Arts: Literature: Authors: E: Ellison, Ralph  (89)
• Society: History: By Region: Africa: Slavery  (6)

Anniston, AL. Juneteenth Heritage Festival - - An emancipation celebration in Zinn Park. Includes information on program, Juneteenth history, and photos of past festivals.

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

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

Emancipation Proclamation (1863) - - Text of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation that abolished slavery in the United States.

Handbook of Texas Online: Juneteenth - - History of the holiday that had its origins when Texas freed its slaves; includes a bibliography.

History of Juneteenth - - From the Black Experience page of the Electronic Village.

Juneteenth: Freedom Revisited - - Brief history of the holiday, produced by the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture.

Juneteenth in Jacksonville, Fl. - - Provides basic information about celebration scheduled for June 14-17, 2001.

Juneteenth: Real History - - A personal reflection on the holiday and on Galveston.

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

Juneteenth.com World Wide Celebration - - History of Juneteenth, Juneteenth organizations, events calendar, links.

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