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Juneteenth: What should we do? 

6 minute

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There are many ways to observe Juneteenth and honor its significance as a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. 

Here are some ideas:

Learn about the history of Juneteenth: 

Educate yourself about the history and significance of Juneteenth by reading books, watching documentaries, or attending educational events.

Attend a Juneteenth celebration: 

Many communities hold Juneteenth celebrations, which may include parades, barbecues, music, and other cultural activities. 

Attend a celebration in your community to learn more about the holiday and show support for African American culture and history.

Support African American-owned businesses: 

Consider supporting African American-owned businesses in your community as a way to celebrate Juneteenth and promote economic justice.

Volunteer or donate to organizations that support racial justice: 

Consider volunteering or donating to organizations that work towards racial justice and equality, such as those that address issues of police brutality, mass incarceration, or educational inequality.

Reflect on your own privilege and biases: 

Take time to reflect on your own privilege and biases, and consider how you can work towards dismantling systemic racism in your own life and community.

Teach others about Juneteenth: 

Share what you have learned about Juneteenth with friends, family, and colleagues to raise awareness and promote understanding of this important holiday.

There are many ways to observe Juneteenth, including learning about its history, attending celebrations, supporting African American-owned businesses, volunteering or donating to organizations that promote racial justice, reflecting on your own privilege and biases, and teaching others about the holiday.

13th Amendmen: 6 minute cut.

Ava DuVernay’s recent Netflix documentary, “13th,” just picked up three Critics’ Choice Awards and is on the Oscar shortlist for best documentary. 

The film chronicles how the U.S. criminal justice system has been driven by racism from the days of slavery to today’s era of mass incarceration. Full Documentary: https://youtu.be/krfcq5pF8u8  

13th Amendment

Combining archival footage with testimony from activists and scholars, director Ava DuVernay's examination of the U.S. prison system looks at how the country's history of racial inequality drives the high rate of incarceration in America. 

HEALTH DISPARITIES

Bill Whitaker reports on how decades of research shows that racism is adversely affecting Black Americans' health in several different ways. 

13 Minutes

Dr. Davis Williams, MD

Widen your lens 

to combat health disparities.

2 minutes