Friday marks one year since President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday, a date which celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the U.S. Jelani Cobb, Janell Ross and Eddie Glaude talk about the history and its connection to what we’re seeing in society today. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth … [Read more...]
Did You Know That Juneteenth Is The Longest-Standing African American Holiday? | TSR DidYouKnow
Roommates, it's time to kick off the Juneteenth celebration! Get ready for epic cookouts, festivals, and fireworks because 2023 marks our second year as an official federal holiday. But did you know that before Juneteenth became a national holiday, it was predominantly celebrated in the South for over 156 years, making it the longest-standing African American holiday? Tags: … [Read more...]
Communities come together to celebrate Juneteenth weekend
Communities come together to celebrate Juneteenth weekend. African American,Juneteenth,Juneteenth 2022,Juneteenth holiday,celebration,end of slavery,holiday,holiday weekend … [Read more...]