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Juneteenth Jamboree
The first African slave in Texas arrived in 1528 with a shipwrecked party of Spanish Conquistadors, but it took until the 19th of June in 1865 to bring slavery's end to Texas. It took all of 1865 to end all slavery in the United States. Texas (and much of the U.S.) commemorates Emancipation Day as Juneteenth. This series delves into the history of the holiday, and celebrates black culture and art.
14 Seasons · 14 Episodes
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JUNETEENTH JAMBOREE: How We’re Celebrating Now
Season 2022 Episode 1 | 25m 28s | CC
Harrison Eppright hosts a virtual discussion about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday. Galveston County historian Sam Collins III reveals historical notes about the original event as well as ongoing and current celebration efforts. Dr. Sabrina Robins explains how a former sundown town in Northeast Wisconsin has created their Juneteenth celebration as a platform to develop community.
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