MC-MVAC Historical Society Juneteenth

Teaching Juneteenth: Mississippi Students Still Learning a History Schools Often Leave Out

June 17, 2026

Many Mississippi students say they do not learn about Juneteenth in school, leaving parents and educators to fill in the gaps. One Mendenhall High student now crowned 2026 Miss Juneteenth is helping lead that conversation.

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