How did Black communities preserve Juneteenth during Jim Crow when celebrations faced white hostility?

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Black families and churches kept Juneteenth alive during Jim Crow by holding private gatherings, church services, and family reunions away from white harassment. These intimate celebrations preserved freedom stories and taught children about their heritage when schools whitewashed or ignored Black history. As historian Dr. Daina Ramey Berry notes, these gatherings were "incredibly brave" as participants celebrated "under constant threat of violence."

How did Black communities preserve Juneteenth during Jim Crow when celebrations faced white hostility?

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