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Juneteenth is June 19 - this week! 
 
What is Juneteenth, and why does it matter? Here are some links to United Methodist resources discussing the history and importance of this observance. There is also a resource about how you can observe this holiday.
 
Video from UM Communications: https://www.umc.org/en/content/juneteenth-hope-for-the-future-wrapped-in-a-history-lesson
 
Article: "Juneteenth celebrates freedom from slavery," https://www.umc.org/en/content/juneteenth-celebrates-freedom-from-slavery
 
Graphic story: https://www.wesleybros.com/wesbros/what-is-juneteenth/
 
How you can observe Juneteenth: https://www.r2hub.org/s/Juneteenth.pdf
 
Text of The Emancipation Proclamation: https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation