Millions of Americans now get Juneteenth off each year because of its classification as a federal holiday (which officially went into effect in 2021). But what does Juneteenth really signify? When did people originally begin celebrating the day? We highlight the importance of this historic holiday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Millions of Americans now get Juneteenth off each year because of its classification as a federal holiday (which officially went into effect in 2021). But what does Juneteenth really signify? When did people originally begin celebrating the day? We highlight the importance of this historic holiday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Millions of Americans now get Juneteenth off each year because of its classification as a federal holiday (which officially went into effect in 2021). But what does Juneteenth really signify? When did people originally begin celebrating the day? We highlight the importance of this historic holiday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoints Explained: Still Don't Know What Juneteenth Stands For?

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Sit down with Viewpoints each week as we report on social issues, the environment, history, food – you name it. What’s it like to give birth in prison? Could the plague resurface with climate change? How has politics been permanently reshaped by the Trump era? Candid stories on topics you should know, plus Culture Crash – a three-minute recap on a timely topic in media to keep you up-to-date on all things music, TV and film. Hosted by Marty Peterson, Gary Price, Ebony McMorris, Evan Rook and produced by Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe and listen, and find out more info at viewpointsradio.org. Also, follow us on X &amp; Instagram @ViewpointsRadio.

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