Celebrate Juneteenth : Home

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when all slaves in the Confederacy were officially emancipated and to celebrate, we have gathered a collection of recommended books, films, and resources for learning about this national holiday.

NASA Headquarters / NASA/Keegan Barber, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Check out our research guide to learn about local Black History here in Louisville

Check out our resources for promoting anti-racism on campus and in our communities.

The History of Juneteenth Celebrations Thoughtco.com

Special News Series: Juneteenth – NPR

Podcast Series: The History and Meaning of Juneteenth – The Daily, New York Times

Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA)

The mission of the Black Faculty/Staff Association is “to promote unity, provide support and build community among Black faculty, staff, and students at the University of Louisville. In addition, through advocacy and collaborative efforts, BFSA exists to enhance communication and champion diversity, inclusion, opportunity and social justice—while challenging racism—within the University, with our Black alumni and broader Black community.”

Black Student Union

The mission of the Black Student Union (BSU) is "to stimulate and promote the intellectual, political, social, and cultural health of the campus community as a whole, with a focus on the issues impacting African American students and other underrepresented groups. BSU in the "umbrella" organization of African American student & organizations. They provide a resource clearing house for the social, financial, cultural, and advocacy needs on campus."

Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality (CODRE)

The Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality (CODRE) serves as the president’s policy advisor on issues of diversity at the University of Louisville.

• Hispanic and Latino Faculty and Staff Association
• International Center
• Latin American and Hispanic Student Association (LAHSO)
• Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of Louisville
• University of Louisville Cultural Center

Learn more about African American health this Juneteenth! Visit Kornhauser Health Sciences Library's Juneteenth Reading List for resources on history, health disparities, competent practice, and more.