We break down the history of Juneteenth--where it happened, what it meant, and who was there.  We explore how it's celebrated today and examine why it's so hard for white Americans not to co-opt stories of liberation. We also explore how it's been represented in literature and TV, including Black-ish and Atlanta.

We break down the history of Juneteenth--where it happened, what it meant, and who was there. We explore how it's celebrated today and examine why it's so hard for white Americans not to co-opt stories of liberation. We also explore how it's been represented in literature and TV, including Black-ish and Atlanta.

We break down the history of Juneteenth--where it happened, what it meant, and who was there.&nbsp; We explore how it's celebrated today and examine why it's so hard for white Americans not to co-opt stories of liberation. We also explore how it's been represented in literature and TV, including Black-ish and Atlanta.

Episode 11, "Juneteenth"

Two professors use humor, curse words, and hopefully some insight to connect today's events with American history.

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Episode 11, "Juneteenth"

Episode 11, "Juneteenth"