Despite the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863, the last group of enslaved people were not freed until June 19th, 1865. Each year on June 19th, we take pause to acknowledge the injustices suffered during slavery and the long-lasting implications of its aftermath, and reaffirm our commitment to racial justice, healing, reconciliation, and unity.
On June 13th, Bothell City Council issued the Juneteenth Proclamation, followed by the Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on June 15th at City Hall Plaza.
Below, we’ve gathered educational resources for people who would like to learn more about the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as community resources, celebrations, and events:
Resources & Learning
Juneteenth: An American History through Maps
National Museum of African-American History & Culture: Juneteenth Reading List
Eastside Psychological Associates’ Racial Justice Resources
Eastside For All Resource Library
Community Celebrations
Lynwood Community School Juneteenth Celebration
Northwest African American Museum Juneteenth 2023 Celebration
Atlantic Street Center's 22nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth at City of Bellevue
City of Issaquah Juneteenth Celebration
Eastside Honoring Juneteenth
Capitol Hill REVIVAL: Juneteenth Pop-up Market
SKC NAACP Juneteenth Celebration