Celebrating Black History and Liberation

Picture from National Museum of African American History & Culture

“A child’s introductions to race and history must be grounded in pride, empowerment, and celebration first.

Celebrating and teaching stories of Black culture, leadership, inventions, beauty, and accomplishments allows children to first understand Black identity as special and strong, and better equips them to later hear about, understand and emotionally process the terrible truths of slavery. Juneteenth events can be wonderful opportunities to introduce the concepts of slavery with a focus on resilience and within an environment of love, trust, and joy.”

National Museum of African American History & Culture

Learn the history, teach the history, and join in present day efforts of Black empowerment.

Here are some places to begin or continue this journey:

• Berkeley’s Juneteenth Festival

• National Museum of African American History- Juneteenth for young children

• Britt Hawthorn’s - How to Celebrate Juneteenth With The Family

• Support Berkeley’s local black businesses and in Oakland

• Add books celebrating Black Joy to your children’s library