Happy Juneteenth! Enjoy these resources in celebration of, and in meditation on Juneteenth, a momentous milestone in our nation’s history! Let’s continue to work toward full Black liberation in Washington DC, across the country and around the globe: Support racial and economic equality! Support guaranteed income!
In Solidarity,
Melody
Melody Webb
Founder and Executive Director
Mother’s Outreach Network / DC Guaranteed Income Coalition
Celebrate Juneteenth with These Resources!
Watch the journey of Ruby Duncan in the powerful film Storming Caesar’s Palace. An influential welfare rights activist, Ruby is one of the leading and earliest proponents of guaranteed income. Follow her story as she joins a welfare rights group composed of mothers who defied notions of the “welfare queen” and organizes a massive protest that shut down Caesars Palace.
Read through this thought-provoking article to learn about the significance of Juneteenth to African-Americans and to America as a country.
See the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Virtual Juneteenth Exhibit, “Senses of Freedom: Exploring the Tastes, Sounds and Experiences of an African American Celebration.” Discover the rich history of Juneteenth, symbols of resilience and freedom, and its enduring legacy.
Finally, to learn more about or to get involved with the DC Guaranteed Income Coalition:
