This month we sit down with Angie Freeman from the University of Michigan to discuss Juneteenth. Come learn more about the history of the holiday, some of the rich symbolism surrounding the Juneteenth flag, and implications for higher education.

Resources

• National Museum of African American History and Culture article

• History of Juneteenth

  • NY Times
  • History Channel
  • Juneteenth Flag history
  • Make Your Own Juneteenth Flag
  • Detroit Free Press - local events

  • Juneteenth Reading Lists

  • List 1

  • List 2

  • Kids Videos

  • What is Juneteenth?

  • What is Juneteenth?