Welcome to another episode in our BLAC Juneteenth Black Jubilee Series!

In honor of Juneteenth and the ongoing struggle to enjoy full freedom, we highlight what Black community leaders are doing to liberate Black Appalachian communities. This episode of our BLAC Jubilee Juneteenth series is about the intersection of Queer Liberation & Juneteenth.

Juneteenth and Pride Month celebrations both honor marginalized communities' resistance and highlight the United States' history of perpetuating racism, transphobia, and queerphobia. To reflect on how far we have come and the work we still have to do, we have a special guest, Jazmyne Baylor, an Academic Librarian in Western NC.

Tune in to hear:
- What Juneteenth and Pride means and how Jazmyne celebrates the holidays
- People who have served as inspiration in her world and her work
- What is currently bringing her joy
- and more!


Meet Jazmyne Baylor
Jazmyne Baylor is a grounded and versatile Librarian with eight years of library experience. She is a driven and passionate advocate for social justice, community organizing, and education in information services. Her research interests are centered on organizing, critical information literacy, professionalism, and social justice within libraries.

As an information professional, Jazmyne aims to provide safe and accessible spaces and resources for all - including marginalized and underrepresented folx. With her expertise in information science and media production, she hopes to develop a podcast to enlighten others about the world of libraries.

Jazmyne has presented at numerous library conferences and webinars. She is always open to sharing her experiences and discussing her research interests.


Additional Information and Resources

Juneteenth and Pride 2024 at Bridge Park
Cornbread and Roses Counseling Services

The mission of the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) is to build a multi-state campaign that amplifies black voices, dismantles the colonized narrative of Appalachia, and uses story-based strategies and solutions that center the voices and lived experiences of Black Appalachians.

For more stories and information about The Black Appalachian Coalition please visit www.blackappalachiancoalition.org.