Although the historic holiday inspires dialogue, students told ABC13 they didn't learn about Juneteenth in school. Many Texans feel Black history should be shared at home amid curriculum restrictions.
In the midst of restrictions on diversity lesson plans, many Black Texans are urging parents to teach their children about Juneteenth in an effort to preserve the historic day for generations to come.The Juneteenth holiday signifies pride, celebration, and heritage for many people. But it's also a time when tough conversations are being had surrounding the continuing fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Garcia and her father, Earl Newsom III, found themselves engaging in tough but insightful conversations with total strangers at the park. "If the government is not putting it in the curriculum, do like my folks did. Your parents and grandparents need to talk to their children because they can't stop what you tell them at home. They can't stop what they pick up on the internet. So that's what our role is," Newsom said.
Jazz Roberts and his family drove in from Richmond to enjoy the festivities. He told ABC13 he would like to see more Black history being taught, discussed, and celebrated beyond the month of Juneteenth and Black History Month in February.
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