WA’s recognition of Juneteenth is a step toward a more inclusive history
Juneteenth is an important part of our history and culture — not Black history, but American history.
On June 19, 1865, the enslaved people of Texas, then the most remote region of the Confederacy, at last learned that all enslaved people were free. Upon hearing the news, they broke into jubilee.
The Teachings of Malcolm X Can Guide Our Path to Greater Equity
From a global pandemic to a renewed focus on social justice, many have suggested that historians will one day look back on 2020 as a turning point for our nation. Turning points can spark much-needed progressive change, but only if we cultivate it, educate our communities, and hold decision makers accountable.