June 19, 1865 is the day when the last enslaved people in the United States were told they were free in Galveston, Texas - two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. June 19 is now known as Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates African-American freedom, culture and achievements.
Looking for inspiration and understanding through books and film? Our Readers Advisors have curated several lists of books and movies:
Juneteenth - Fiction
Juneteenth - Nonfiction
Juneteenth - Films