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"Every year, we must remind successive generations that this event triggered a series of events that one by one defines the challenges and responsibilities of successive generations. That's why we need this holiday." - Al Edwards, Texas Representative.

The following books center on emancipation, enslavement, civil rights, reparations, experiences of those who were enslaved, and more.

The literature found here includes OwnVoices fictional material (historic fiction, scifi, and more), and nonfiction.

The goal is to show the meaning of the day and freedom, to learn about experiences of those who were enslaved or who enslaved others, and views how freedom has been enables or hindered since Juneteenth.
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