slavery in America
Race-Conscious America
In “Race-Conscious America,” Rep. John Faulkner examines America’s complicated racial history and argues that moving forward does not mean forgetting the injustices of the past.
Juneteenth Explained: Why June 19 Changed American History Forever
Juneteenth marks the day enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The holiday honors freedom, resilience and the ongoing importance of remembering America’s history honestly.