Juneteenth
The Emancipation Proclamation
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What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) is a holiday commemorating this day, which marked the effective end of slavery in the United States.
The National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA) at Palm Beach State College is hosting a week of celebration.
Monday, June 15: Juneteenth Presentation from Leonard Bruton
Tuesday, June 16: Juneteenth Presentation from Ralph Harris
Wednesday, June 17: Preparing for the Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth Celebration: Foods | Drinks | Clothes | Desserts
BBQ meats, Sweet potatoes, Collard greens, Corn bread, Watermelon
Red Velvet Cake
Tea cakes
Traditions include:
- Public readings of the Emancipation Proclamation,
- Singing traditional songs such as
- "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"
- "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
- Reading of works by noted African-American writers such as
- Ralph Ellison
- Maya Angelou
Celebrations include:
- rodeos
- street fairs
- cookouts
- family reunions
- park parties
- historical reenactments
- Miss Juneteenth contests.
