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In recognition of Juneteenth, we reiterate our commitment to be an ally to the Black community. As part of that allyship, we have dedicated time to listening, reading, watching, discussing, learning, and growing. We gathered some text, film, and podcast resources that have helped inform us, recently, and we offer them here in the hope they can also help others.
History of Juneteenth – History.com
What is Juneteenth? – New York Times
Juneteenth: The 155-year-old holiday’s history explained – CNBC
Emancipation Proclamation – National Archives
The Thirteenth Amendment – National Constitution Center
The Meaning behind Juneteenth (video) – Global News
This is Why Juneteenth is Important for America (video) – The Root
The Legendary Roots Crew Presents: Juneteenth (video) – Black-Ish
Talks to help you understand racism in America – TED
Just Mercy (film) – Amazon Prime
Dear White People (series) – Netflix
Little Fires Everywhere (series) – Hulu
“Protesting 1, 2, 3” – What a Day (podcast) w/ Akilah Hughes & Gideon Resnick
“No Statues for Bad Men” – What a Day (podcast) w/ Akilah Hughes & Gideon Resnick
“Why Now, White People?” – NPR’s Code Switch (podcast)
Seeing White (podcast) – John Biewen & Chenjerai Kumanyika
1619 (podcast) – Nikole Hannah-Jones, Annie Brown, Adizah Eghan, & Kelly Prime
Justice in June: Roadmaps for Becoming More Informed Every Day – Autumn Gupta & Bryanna Wallace
Anti-Racism Resources – Sarah Sophie Flicker & Alyssa Klein
75 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice – Corinne Shutack