Until recently, ‘Juneteenth’ was largely unknown outside African-American communities in the United States. It is now an official national holiday and has become known around the world. It began among former slaves in Texas as a celebration of their emancipation from slavery. From Texas, Juneteenth spread to black communities in other regions, its spread largely unnoticed by their white compatriots. The history of Juneteenth reveals much about the experience of race in the United States and how this has changed over time.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Origins of Juneteenth and its place in United States history
• What the history of Juneteenth can show about the experience of black Americans since the United States Civil War

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Place Juneteenth in its historical context