Juneteenth is an American holiday that commemorates the emancipation of African-American slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. June 19 was recently recognized as a federal holiday when President Biden signed a bill to recognize the day as an official holiday

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Cover ArtReparations for Slavery and the Slave Trade by Ana Lucia Araujo

  • Call Number: E185.89.R45 A73
    ISBN: 9781350010598
    Publication Date: 2017-11-02

     

     

    Cover ArtThe Problem of Slavery in the Age of Emancipation by David Brion Davis
    Call Number: E449 .D24
    ISBN: 9780307269096
    Publication Date: 2014-02-04

     

    Cover ArtFreedom's Journey by Donald Yacovone (Editor); Charles Fuller (Foreword by)
    ISBN: 9781569769935
    Publication Date: 2004-02-01

     

    Cover ArtEighty-Eight Years by Patrick Rael
    ISBN: 9780820333953
    Publication Date: 2015-08-15

     

    Cover ArtBetween Slavery and Capitalism by Martin Ruef
    ISBN: 9780691162775
    Publication Date: 2014-08-24