Are there any documentaries about Juneteenth?

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming, Hulu Originally aired on ABC News in 2020, this 42-minute documentary examines the ongoing struggle for racial equality for Black America while celebrating the ending of slavery.

What should I watch in Juneteenth?

9 Great TV Shows and Movies to Watch in Observation of Juneteenth

• black-ish.
• Atlanta.
• Sherman’s Showcase.
• Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé
• Soul Food.

What channel is the Juneteenth celebration?

ABC
Leslie Odom Jr. hosts “Juneteenth: Together We Triumph – A ‘Soul of a Nation’ Special Event” on ABC.

What does Juneteenth mean in English?

Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name “Juneteenth” references the date of the holiday, combining the words “June” and “nineteenth.”

Where can I watch the PBS documentary Juneteenth?

Television documentary produced for the Texas Institute for the Preservation of History and Culture exploring the beginning of this unique holiday and its significance today. Aired on PBS stations in Houston, Dallas and Austin and also used as an educational film in public schools. Upload, livestream, and create your own videos, all in HD.

What was the purpose of the movie Juneteenth?

Stanley Nelson Jr.’s acclaimed documentary follows Civil Rights activists over a six-month period that changed the course of American history. Four hundred Black and white Americans challenged Jim Crow laws by traveling together through the Deep South.

Is there an animated version of Juneteenth for kids?

However for very young kids who might not sit through a whole episode, you can show them the Juneteenth animated short from Black-ish created by Shah Wonders with Aloe Blacc and The Roots, that offers a 2-minute history in the style of Schoolhouse Rock. (You’ll likely recognize that song too, parents.)

What to do on the holiday of Juneteenth?

As the country celebrates Juneteenth, a holiday that recognizes when the United States ended its historic practice of slavery, a great way to meditate on how far we’ve come (and how far we have to go) is by reading and watching Black films.