On Juneteenth, we hold both celebration and solidarity for what the day means. And each year the Be the Bridge Podcast takes time to honor the history and present our community with an opportunity to learn. Filmmaker, creator, and business owner Garrison Hayes joined Latasha Morrison to discuss the historical context of Juneteenth and how to not water down this holiday but truly center Black joy and Black resilience. They also talk about Reconstruction, urban renewal, and even pickleball. They both open up about losing their fathers in 2021.

We hope you take time to learn, to reflect, and to tangibly support Black businesses! We'd love to hear in the comments over on our social media what you are doing for Juneteenth or what business you are supporting!

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Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
Assistant Producer & Transcriber - Sarah Connatser

Quotes:
“Context is everything. Historical context is everything with anything that we're doing.” -Latasha Morrison

“The easiest way, the clearest and simplest explanation of Juneteenth is that it's the day that celebrates the official end of slavery as we knew it at the time on June 19, 1865.” -Garrison Hayes

“What I think is really, really important is that we recognize that Juneteenth has always been about solidarity.” -Garrison Hayes

“I think for the month of June this is a Be the Bridge challenge: use some of your purchasing power to buy from Black owned businesses and support Black owned businesses and lift up Black businesses.” -Latasha Morrison

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Resources Mentioned:
Garrison’s YouTube video on Urban Renewal
Reform Alliance
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power documentary on Peacock

Connect with Garrison Hayes:
His Substack
Instagram
Tik Tok
Twitter
YouTube

Garrison's Children's Book "A Kid's Book About Juneteenth"

Connect with Be the Bridge:
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Connect with Latasha Morrison:
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Find the full episode transcript on our website here.

Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.