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…
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Tail-Wagging Reads
The dog days of summer are here—but maybe they aren’t so bad after all. Check out these tail-wagging reads about man’s best friend that are…
Drinks Paired with Some of the Hottest Summer Reads
What’s better than reading a good book? Reading a good book while sipping a cocktail! Whether you’re in the mood for something light and bubbly,…
Book Club Best Bets
Looking for your book club’s next read? We’ve put together a list of some of the best book club picks, including suggested reads from our…
Our Summer 2020 Excerpt Sampler
Looking to add more books to your summer reading list? Our Summer 2020 Excerpt Sampler is filled with the best beach reads you’ll want to…