Juneteenth : a celebration of freedom / Charles A. Taylor ; with illustrations by Charles A. Taylor, II.
| Author/creator | Taylor, Charles A., 1950- |
| Other author | Taylor, Charles A., II illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Greensboro, N.C. : Open Hand Pub., ©2002. |
| Description | 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What is Juneteenth? -- Why do we celebrate? -- From slavery to freedom in the United States -- Emancipation Proclamation -- Texas as a slave state -- General orders no. 3 -- Meaning of Juneteenth-freedom -- Black church in slavery and in freedom -- Traditional prayer -- Legacy of slavery -- Juneteenth celebrations down through the years -- Lift every voice and sing -- Juneteenth today: Oe family's celebration -- Glossary references -- Photo credits -- Resource organizations -- About the author. |
| Abstract | Describes Juneteenth's origins and meaning as well as the ways it has been celebrated throughout its history, and presents related documents including the Emancipation Proclamation and the lyrics to "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known as the African-American national anthem. |
| General note | "Juneteenth honors the saga of African people in the United States from slave ship to freedom." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 31). |
| LCCN | 2002022062 |
| ISBN | 0940880687 |
| ISBN | 9780940880689 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 394.263 T2128J | ✔ Available | Place Hold |