What exactly is Juneteenth? June 19, 1865, referred to as “Juneteenth”, is the oldest holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America. Although the United States gained its independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776, commonly referred to as Independence Day, Black people were still in bondage and were not freed from slavery for another 87 years.
Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862. Even though the Proclamation went into effect on January 1, 1863, the last Black slaves were not freed until two years later, when Union General Gordon Granger went to Galveston, Texas and informed those still enslaved that they were free. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth.
In light of today’s social climate many organizations and businesses have begun observing Juneteenth as a way to educate their members and employees while also celebrating Black culture. We’ve rounded up a list of resources and black-owned businesses you can support in honor of Juneteenth.
Black-Owned Bookstores:
- Black Owned Bookstores in the United States
- The Black-Owned Bookstores You Should Be Supporting Right Now
- 10 Black-Owned Online Bookstores to Support While at Home
Black-Owned Restaurants, Food, and Beverage in South Florida:
- Downtown & Overtown Black-Owned Restaurants
- Eat like a local at Miami-Dade’s Black-Owned Restaurants
- 5 Black-Owned Restaurants To Visit In Miami
- Miami’s Top 10 #BlackOwned Restaurants of 2017
- A Guide To Black-Owned Business In Miami
- Eating in Black Miami
Black-Owned Misc. Businesses in South Florida:
Black-Owned Clothing Brands:
- 40 Black-Owned Clothing Brands You Should Definitely Know About
- 49 Black-Owned Fashion Businesses To Support
- 60 Black-Owned Fashion Labels and Clothing Stores You Can Shop Right Now
- 50+ Black-Owned Fashion Brands and Stores to Support Now and Always
Black-Owned Beauty and Makeup Brands:
- Meet The Founders Behind 75 Black-Owned Skin Care And Cosmetics Brands You Should Be Shopping
- 14 Black-Owned Vegan and Cruelty-Free Beauty Brands to Shop Right Now
- 41 Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Support Now and Always
Movies, TV Series, and Documentaries on Race Issues:
Tools for Learning About Racial Equity, Implicit Bias, and more:
- Racial Equity Learning Modules
- Implicit Bias Module Series
- Racial Equity Training Resources
- Eliminating Microaggressions: The Next Level of Inclusion | Tiffany Alvoid | TEDxOakland
Guides on How to Be An Ally:
Books to Read on Race Issues:
- Beth’s Book Club
- Looking for books about racism? Experts suggest these must-read titles for adults and kids
- Several Antiracist Books Are Selling Out. Here’s What Else Black Booksellers and Publishers Say You Should Read
Organizations to Consider Donating To:
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