Juneteenth is soon here. It is the day when Enslaved people from Texas were told of their emancipation. It has been commonly celebrated in Texas. But recently has been celebrated in other states too. Now it is an official holiday.
I am glad Juneteenth is gaining attention and is celebrated There are times that some are using it to get more money instead of acknowledging the accomplishments and uplifting Black people. But there is something you can do to celebrate and uplifting Black people. Support their books, charities, and businesses and allow them to have a voice.
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Support Black Writers
This is why I compose what you can do for Juneteenth instead. Celebrate by learning about Black history and culture. One book you can read is Hood Feminism. It is about how Black women, and many other minorities are left out of feminism. In the books she mentions that lack of quality education, food insecurity, safe neighborhoods, a living wage, and medical care are all feminist issues.
She also has another book called Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists.
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You can also read James Baldwin The Fire Next Time. James Baldwin was very excellent writer and recommend it.
One of my favorite poets. I enjoy her poems because you use emotions that most don't in poetry.
This may not be everyone's cup of tea of you can't handle angry she has about injustices in the world. She also has poems that talks about her past growing up in a rural area.
Children's Books
This book talks about the folklore of Black people's ability to fly to freedom. Excellent for people who enjoy folklore.
Written by Mildred Taylor is discussing racial tensions in the rural south.
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Also read Stony the Road: Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow this is written by historian Henry Louis Gates.
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Winner of the James Beard award and featured on the Netflix show High of the Hog. Twitty has an excellent book that focuses on culinary history. He takes readers through his culinary history.
I found out about the author of this book online via Instagram. I liked how she takes a modern take on old classic desserts.
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Support Black Organizations
You can also donate to organizations like Girl Trek, Loveland Foundation, NAACP, and UNCF. You can support black businesses that are local.
Support Black Businesses
1. Black Girl Sunscreen
This is one of my favorite products. I love how it does not make my skin look grey. It does not have the residue like other sunscreens. It goes soaks right into my skin. This sunscreen makes your skin look moisturize.
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte Sunscreen - SPF 45 - 1.7 fl oz • $17.99
3. The Lip Bar
This is my favorite lipstick. Featured once on Shark Tank, this brand has reached success with out the tv show investors. It is a vegan lipstick that does not dry your lips out. This brand is also known for its colors. You do not have to settle for just plan ordinary colors.
If you want large fluffy curls try this brand. It is own my a Black women. It is lightweight product.
This is one of the first natural hair brands I tried. This is one of my favorite products to use from the brand. I like how it helps keep my hair in place.
SheaMoisture is one another brand I have tried. I never tried their skin products before. I thought this one would be interesting to try. I always heard that honey is good for the skin. Hopefully it make your skin nice and soft. It is a clean product and free from chemicals that are harsh to the skin.
I had my eye on this for a while. I have not brought it yet but it is one of the flavors I would like to try. I like how it is gluten free and vegan.
This product when it first came out had rave reviews.
Even though this haircare items are on the expensive side it is a good brand.
If you need some new jeans try these on for size.
