Celebrating Black History, Black Excellence, and Black Joy Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas. The newly freed Black Americans observed Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom and its fulfillment. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, is marked by celebrations, family gatherings, picnics, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation as a measure of progress against freedom. As Juneteenth is an occasion for…
Browse Tag: adult
///////////////11 Books to Put on Hold at Your Library
Whether they are the hottest new releases or soon to be must-reads—these books are guaranteed to have long wait lists at your library. There There…
8 Must-Reads for Grads
Graduation season is approaching, and it’s time to gather the best books that inspire, give great advice, and also offer a dose of reality about…
9 Books for National Poetry Month
Celebrate National Poetry Month with some of our favorite poetry reads! bone by Yrsa Daley-Ward From the celebrated poet Yrsa Daley-Ward, a poignant collection of…
7 Addictive Cult Reads
Between the constant intrigue surrounding Charles Manson and the popular demand for documentaries like Wild Wild Country, it’s no secret that people have a fascination…
10 Great Reads for Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, so we have put together a list of some amazing stories, both true and fictional, to increase your understanding of…