The Huddle with Mo and Lo

Huddle Binge Bundle: Navigating Juneteenth: Balancing Celebration and Commercialization with Grace


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On this episode of The Huddle, we are joined by Laquan Austion, the team captain of the week and a representative from the National Juneteenth Foundation. Laquan shares his experience of creating a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating Juneteenth in a meaningful way. He discusses the underrepresentation and under-celebration of Juneteenth and the surprising availability of the organization's name. Laquan talks about their goal to do something monumental with the National Juneteenth Foundation and their upcoming plans, including the Juneteenth Honors award and music show, a career fair with renowned companies, and a festival and block party. The importance of educating the next generation about Juneteenth is also highlighted in the episode. Along with discussing Juneteenth, the hosts also touch on other topics such as the success of the DC Divas, a Fit Fathers DC event, celebrity golf tournaments, and the host's son's birthday. Join us as we delve into the meaningful celebration of Juneteenth and the various events happening in the community.

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