Juneteenth: Southern Black Culture & The Origins of Freedom
In this one time course, students will learn all about the origins, significance, and impact of Juneteenth.
Mrs. Morgan
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Welcome to the ultimate Juneteenth celebration! Join Mrs. Morgan for this one time course about the origins, importance, and cultural impact of 'Freedom Day'. The course goes beyond the basics and equips learners with a multifaceted view of the ever important day of remembrance.
During this 55-minute class, students will learn about:
- Vocabulary & Geography ("The Black Belt"/Black South)
- The Complete History of Juneteenth (Emancipation Proclamation, General Order No. 3, etc.)
- Part & Modern Cultural Symbolism (Hymnals, Art, Food, etc.) & Celebrations
- Juneteenth in Popular Culture
- Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday
- "The Mother of Juneteenth": Opal Lee
and more!
This course also focuses heavily on how Juneteenth celebrations have progressed across time, looking closely at how the holiday is honored and celebrated in the "Black Belt"/Black South. Although the holiday is celebrated nationally, it is a uniquely southern experience that has created Juneteenth as we know it. All in all, students will receive a well researched and organized retelling of Juneteenth history before we end our time together by planning a mock Juneteenth celebration that synthesizes our class learning. At that point, we will consider various questions such as: What dishes will you serve? What songs will you play? What does honor and memory look like for formerly enslaved ancestors.
*Course content suitable for ages 9-18!
* A 20-page handout will be shared after class to encourage continued learning.Learning Goals
Students will learn about the history of Juneteenth, an African-American holiday that commemorates June 19, 1865, the date on which enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally received the news that enslavement was over.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Politically and culturally sensitive topics will be discussed in this class with some topics being heavier than others. We will routinely approach highly sensitive topics including racism, enslavement, poverty, and discrimination. The course educator has undergone significant Diversity, Inclusion and Sensitivity trainings to properly support students in understanding and processing this information. Sessions where tough topics will emerge will be preceded by a content warning.
YouTube & Google Slides will be used in screenshare mode.
Supply List
- 1 (20) page PDF file available two days before the course begins
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
- Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations by Nicole A. Taylor
- Opal Lee & What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan and Keturah A. Bobo
- On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed
- Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration Behind Bars | JSTOR Daily
- Juneteenth and the Emancipation Proclamation | JSTOR Daily
- Juneteenth in the Alternative Press | JSTOR Daily
- Ralph Ellison and the Paradox of "Juneteenth"
- YouTube
- Google Arts & Culture
Joined July, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Course educator, Morgan Jae, is a college-trained historian and educator with a passion for educating youth on the diverse aspects of Black history and culture. She has taught high school students across various subjects including AP Literature and AP Language, while also providing tutoring and supplemental education and instruction for high school history and sociology students. She also has extensive experience curating supplemental reading material for adult book clubs on the topics of Black history, culture, sociology and feminism.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$19
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
4-8 learners per class
