The NC African American Heritage Commission resource guide will assist you in celebrating the Juneteenth holiday. Also known as "Freedom Day," Juneteenth is a uniquely American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement that slavery would be abolished in Texas. North Carolina joins in the celebration of this National holiday and commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the former Confederacy.

The NCAAHC toolkit features:

• Language, best practices, and talking points
• Historical information
• Community Calendar with events across the State
• Information on AAHC Juneteenth Programs

We encourage you to interact with this resource by clicking on the corresponding links for items that have been curated to encourage awareness and enthusiasm for Juneteenth. The 2025 Toolkit is below in the PDF link.