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.
In this video 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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