History of Juneteenth : 6 Facts You Should Know About Juneteenth

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 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.

Show Notes:

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• History of Juneteenth
• 12 Things You Might Not. Know About Juneteenth
• So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?

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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EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound