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The History of Juneteenth with Dr. Clovis Shane LeMar

Celebrate Juneteenth as Dr. LeMar takes his audience through the history and background of this recently designated federal holiday.

In this insightful review, Dr. Clovis Shane LeMar explores the confluence of events that marked the inception of the first Juneteenth celebrations—a triumphant moment arising from the American Civil War without a single shot being fired. Delving into the historical significance, this piece sheds light on the journey towards recognizing Juneteenth as a national holiday, offering valuable lessons that resonate with the essence of freedom and unity in American history.

About the African American Research Library and Cultural Center 
The Broward County African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) is located in the Sistrunk community, one of the oldest historically Black communities named for one of Fort Lauderdale’s first Black physicians. Opening to the public on October 26, 2002, AARLCC became the third public library of its kind in the United States dedicated to the study of Black history and culture. The 60,000 square-foot Center serves as a repository of materials related to the local, national, and international voices of the African diaspora with more than 85,000 books, manuscripts, artifacts, framed art, print, photography, audiovisual, and documents held in our Adult Services Section and Special Collections. The Youth Services Section features a special collection of Coretta Scott King Award books and the Ashley Bryan Art Collection from illustrators of African Descent. AARLCC also features a 5,000 sq. ft. museum, a 300-seat state-of-the-art theatre, and a Computer Training Center.

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