Juneteenth (paperback) stuffed animals Juneteenth promises to become an

Juneteenth promises to become an important expression of that equality—an Independence Day celebration in its own right

As the United States continues to wrestle with race relations and the meaning of full equality

this book helps separate myth from reality and tells the story behind the celebration in a way that provides new understanding and appreciation for the event

COLOR: Multi-colored with chambray background

Julian Onderdonk was a Texas impressionist painter and the son of Robert Jenkins Onderdonk

Juneteenth (paperback) stuffed animals Juneteenth promises to become anJuneteenth has been touted as a national day celebrating the end of slavery. Observances from coast to coast have turned this event into part of the national conversation about race, slavery, and how Americans understand, acknowledge, and explain what has been called the national original sin.But, why Juneteenth? Where did this celebrationwhich promises to become a national holidaycome from? What is the origin story? What are the facts, and legends,