Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation. 

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In this podcast you will learn about: 

--The announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX 

--The Junteenth flag and its symbolism 

--Why we should celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday 

--And more! 

You can get more content like this at: JemarTisby.Substack.com 

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