Juneteenth serves as a holiday to commemorate the end of chattel slavery. On June 19th, 1865, the Union declared victory over the Confederacy and proclaimed that all previously enslaved persons were free. Juneteenth symbolizes the end of a battle, but also the beginning of reconciliation. If this is your first time hearing of Juneteenth or leaning into conversations about racism, anti-racism, and white supremacy, feel free to utilize this Anti-Racism Resource Guide to start your journey. We encourage you to take time today to push past the comfort of silence and complacency and be at the forefront of social justice and change. If you are all too familiar with the fatigue of engaging in racial and social justice work, we encourage you to take time to rest and reflect. Self care is resistance.
Last Year, we explored African American Representation at the 1893 World's Fair through the work of three famous historical figures: Ida B. Wells, Frederick Douglass, and George Washington Carver. To learn more about the role each of these individuals played at the Fair and how we told their stories onsite, check out our 2022 Juneteenth Program Recap.
This year, we're following the story of George Washington Carver forward in time to understand how his work at the Tuskegee Institute Experiment Station and the publication of a series of scientific bulletins can illuminate the meaning of Juneteenth.
Activate the audio tour onsite by clicking each link at the designated stops below.
