Juneteenth 2

Photograph

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a vibrant sign celebrating Juneteenth, prominently displaying the word "FREEDOM" at the top in bold letters with multiple colors (red, black, and green) symbolizing African heritage. Below, various phrases such as "Emancipation," "End Slavery," "Celebrate," and "Black" are arranged in and around a black silhouette of a person’s profile, creatively capturing the essence of the African American community's struggle and triumph. The date "June 19th, 1865" is notably highlighted in red, marking the historical significance of Juneteenth. The sign is staked into a patch of green grass next to a stone wall, with a clean sidewalk in the background, hinting at a community event or public celebration.

The image features a vibrant sign celebrating Juneteenth, prominently displaying the word "FREEDOM" at the top in bold letters with multiple colors (red, black, and green) symbolizing African heritage. Below, various phrases such as "Emancipation," "End Slavery," "Celebrate," and "Black" are arranged in and around a black silhouette of a person’s profile, creatively capturing the essence of the African American community's struggle and triumph. The date "June 19th, 1865" is notably highlighted in red, marking the historical significance of Juneteenth. The sign is staked into a patch of green grass next to a stone wall, with a clean sidewalk in the background, hinting at a community event or public celebration.

Name/Title

Juneteenth 2

Entry/Object ID

Q2024.12.2

Description

Juneteenth signs

Made/Created

Artist

LaTonya Williams