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How to Teach and Celebrate the History of Juneteenth with Kids

This year, teach your kids and your family about the history and importance of Juneteenth—also known as Freedom Day. Juneteenth, which stands for June Nineteenth, is an important holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is important to understand and celebrate this too-often overlooked moment in American history. By discussing this holiday, children will learn about issues of freedom, slavery, justice, and the fight for equity. When they learn about