June 19th, 1865. This was not a date that many of us had to learn in school. In fact, many people today still don’t understand why Juneteenth is so very important and why there have been years of lobbying to have it declared a federal holiday. In this episode, we talk about the history of the day and how to celebrate such an auspicious day in our country’s past.
Did you know Juneteenth has its own flag? The colors and the star all have individual meanings, reflecting Texas, freedom, ,and the United States.
For more information on this topic, check out these sources:
A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance 2021. The White House.
“Why Is Juneteenth Important?” National Museum of African American History & Culture.
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