Free Printable Juneteenth Posters for the Classroom

On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people were free. Each year, we honor this historic date as a day to celebrate freedom, reflect on the history of slavery, and instill hope for racial justice and equality. Get this important conversation started with our free printable Juneteenth quote posters.

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Free Juneteenth Quotes Poster Set

This inspirational set of five free printable posters is perfect for your classroom. Simply enter your email info in the form on this page and download your posters now!

What’s Included in the Juneteenth Poster Bundle

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Here’s what’s included in our poster set:

Free Juneteenth posters for the classroom — We Are Teachers

1. Celebrate progress

Display this quote by Barack Obama to express that no matter how long it takes, freedom is worth the wait.

2. We’re all in this together

Post Desmond Tutu’s message about how the human condition binds us together.

3. Freedom for all

When one class of people is oppressed, the effects are felt by all.

4. Speak up for change

People in power usually don’t give up control on their own. We often have to fight for our freedom.

5. Knowledge is freeing

When someone gains knowledge and awareness, they will push back.

Ways To Use Juneteenth Posters in Your Classroom

Print, post, and inspire! These Juneteenth quote posters are ideal for:

A gallery walk: Display the posters and give students time to circulate among them with their reflection journals. Have them take notes on what they think each quote means and their observations about the statements.
Writing prompts: Use the posters to inspire reflections on the quotes and provide space for asking questions about the issues Juneteenth brings up, or as a tool to debate the merits of each quote.
Make a modern-day connection: Have students choose one quote and write a short report on a modern-day situation the quote would apply to. Make sure students give justifications for their choice.
Discussion starters: Choose a provocative quote and have students take a side, pro or con. Make sure students explain their reasoning.
Pair with events from history: Examine true events in civil rights history. Have students consider the following questions: What was happening when the quote was said? Who had power and who didn’t? and How does the quote reflect that moment?
Create your own: Provide students with art supplies and have them come up with their own poster along the themes of the Juneteenth posters. Allow them to work alone, with a partner, or with a small group.