Ask Rooted: What do you most want teenagers and youth ministers to understand about Juneteenth?

As our nation marks the historic date of June 19, 1865, known as “Juneteenth,” we asked Rooted writers from the Black church to share about the significance of the day and how they’re celebrating it with students. We pray their responses will encourage you to discuss the meaning of Juneteenth with your students—and also to tell them about the ultimate freedom we have Christ.