Episode 1—History of Juneteenth: 6 Facts You Should Know
Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom? Yep, June 19th, also called Juneteenth, is actually the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
In this quick 7-minute episode, find out why General Granger's arrival in Texas on June 19th 1865, is a very important historical day for Blacks folks here in America- that should be in all of our textbooks.
Tune in to learn 6 facts you should know about this historical day; you'll find out what happened on June 19th, 1865, uncover shocking information and discover unknown events that resulted after this day.
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Click “play” above to uncover some historical facts about this important day. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Did you learn about Juneteenth in school? If so, what did you learn? Do you celebrate Juneteenth? If so, how do you celebrate Juneteenth?
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