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In Celebration of Juneteenth

Published
June 17, 2021
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Statement

New York, NY, June 17, 2021—We stand in solidarity with all fighting against systemic racism and discrimination. Our office is closed on Friday, June 18 in commemoration of Juneteenth.

Resources for Kids

About Juneteenth

PBS Kids 

Celebrating Juneteenth with the New York Public Library 

NYPL 

Ways to Celebrate with Family

Today 

What is Juneteenth? (video)

Nickelodeon

18 children’s books to honor Juneteenth and Black History

Harper Collins

How to talk to children about Juneteenth

University of Pittsburgh

4 meaningful ways to celebrate Juneteenth with your kids

Indy’sChild

What is Juneteenth?

New York Times

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