Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This is a day our black community has traditionally celebrated and recognized, but is a day that is relatively unknown, talked about, or celebrated
by others. As a school district, we would like to take a small step of hope and solidarity by recognizing and celebrating Juneteenth. We will use this day as a day of reflection and engagement by offering resources, documentaries, and providing space
to talk not only about this important day, but also about racism and injustice. We are a district that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and we know our commitment is only as good as our actions. We hope as a community you will join
us in this reflection and engagement. We have provided resources below or feel free to use what you see as the best fit for your family.
"Let us discard all this quibbling about this man and the other
man, this race and that race and the other race being inferior, and therefore
they must be placed in an inferior position. Let us discard all these
things, and unite as one people throughout this land, until we shall once more
stand up declaring that all men are created equal."- Abraham Lincoln, (July
10, 1858)
*https://www.uen.org/juneteenth/
Suggestions for Juneteenth Awareness and Reflection activities for teachers or families
What is Juneteenth? The celebration of the last enslaved people receiving word of their freedom.
http://mtea.weac.org/2020/06/08/celebrating-juneteenth/
Developing Racial Awareness for Educators
https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/audiences/educator
Start the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge
https://mlpp.org/21-day-racial-equity-challenge/
Being Antiracist
https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/being-antiracist?blm_aid=9240577
Watch a movie, hear a podcast or read a book listed on ISD Website resources Talking to kids about race
Take the Implicit Bias Test
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/research/