Tell Me About Juneteenth: A reading & talkback with Kortney Nash (Online)
Sat, Jun 20
|Zoom
Join author Kortney Nash for a reading of Tell Me About Juneteenth and a short conversation connecting Juneteenth to the broader arc of American freedom movements. // Free with R.S.V.P.
Time & Location
Jun 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Zoom
About the event
Join us for a Juneteenth reading and conversation with author Kortney Nash!
On June 19th, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans were finally freed in Galveston, Texas. Every year, communities across the country come together to honor this day — with hopscotch, spice cake, music, and memory. But what about the very first Juneteenth?
In Tell Me About Juneteenth, as family and friends recount their memories of Juneteenths past, a young girl learns about the holiday's longstanding history and traditions. Filled with bright art, accessible language, and informational back matter, this joyful book welcomes readers to the block party.
Following the reading, Nash will lead a short conversation connecting Juneteenth to the arc of freedom movements in American history — including the Poor People's Campaign, conceived by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose organizers chose June 19th, 1968 as the date for their Solidarity Day march on Washington, helping revive the holiday for a new generation.
"A kid-friendly exploration of a significant national holiday."—Kirkus
"It’s a forthright communal reminiscence that reflects on myriad traditions alongside an overarching theme: “On Juneteenth, we acknowledge our freedom.”"—Publisher's Weekly
Free with R.S.V.P.
The program is part of the museum's series Global Resonance: Voices of Unity in Contemporary Society.