Mayer Brown has curated the following resources to begin or continue your education about Juneteenth and the role of race in American history and culture. We encourage you to explore these materials, which include content appropriate for various age groups. Since 2020, Mayer Brown’s US offices have observed Juneteenth as a paid holiday so that our colleagues can devote time to learning, reflection and related community events.
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Eager to learn more about Juneteenth and Black History? We’ve compiled documentaries, movies, and short clips to get you started.
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Juneteenth is an opportunity for everyone to come together to learn and celebrate with one another. Here are events that are taking place in your local communities.
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MY PRIDE IS BLACK, MY JUNETEENTH IS QUEER
Preston D. Mitchum
Growing Up With Juneteenth
Annette Gordon-Reed
Juneteenth Is a Reminder That Freedom Wasn’t Just Handed Over
Brianna Holt
Fighting Racism Even, and Especially, Where We Don’t Realize It Exists: How to Be an Antiracist
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Talking About Race
National Museum of African American History & Culture
Fascinating Facts about Juneteenth
Stacy Conradt
How to be More Empathetic
Claire Cain Miller
Understanding and Celebrating Juneteenth with Kids
National Museum of African American History & Culture
The American Nightmare
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
A Black Women's History of the United States
Smithsonian
