You may have heard of Juneteenth, which just became a Virginia state holiday. But what is so special about that date? Join us as we explore the meaning behind the observance of the day, the traditions involved, and some of the music important to the day.

Music: Jean Claude Hatungimana and Mark Mazzochi

           Modified: Work, John Wesley, Fisk University Jubilee Singers, Alfred Garfield King, Noah Walker Ryder, and J. A Myers. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. 1909. Audio. https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-128141/. Used under the Fair Use Clause.

Cover Art: Emily Noble Day