Juneteenth

Juneteenth

A century and a half later, people all over celebrate Juneteenth, the day that commemorates freedom from the long shadow of American slavery. Explore shows that examine how the holiday celebrates Black liberation while maintaining for movement for racial equity.

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June 18, 2024 36 mins
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Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker digs into what it means to maintain the legacy of her ancestors. In part one of two episodes, Parker goes to a symposium for descendants of slavery and meets people who, like her, are caretakers of "culturally significant historical places."

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We're at the halfway point of the year, so I wanted to take a moment to reflect on how Black people are feeling so far in 2024. From Katt Williams to Jasmine Crockett, it turns out, we all decided that we had time this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The episode "JUNETEENTH IN GALVESTON, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. S2 EP #9 DAVID MITCHELL" features an interview with David Mitchell, a native of Galveston, Texas, also known as "B O I" or "Born on the Island." David discusses his role with the PARD (Galveston Park Board), specifically focusing on the African American Be...
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Juneteenth, celebrated on the 19th of June, may be our newest national holiday, but Black Americans — particularly Texans — have been celebrating it for years. Bon Appetit and Epicurious Editor-in-Chief Jamila Robinson sat down with chef, TV host, and entrepreneur Carla Hall to dig into how they mark Juneteenth, ...
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Vanessa Tyler talks with journalist Lee Hawkins (Wall Street Journal) about family history and ending the cycle of trauma that Black History can cause.
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Did you know that Juneteenth is the longest-celebrated Black holiday, although it wasn't nationalized until 2020 – when George Floyd was killed? In this episode, The Revs discuss what's changed over the last four years, the holiday's roots, reparations, and more.
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This week I address the Juneteenth of it all from celebration to commodification and more.
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On Juneteenth, Black folks gather around tables full of joy, love – and red-hued foods like BBQ, watermelon, and punch. Many believe consuming red food and drinks is a way to honor their ancestors, but could there be an even deeper connection? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's...
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Juneteenth, which celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Americans at the end of the Civil War, has gone from a local holiday in Texas to a national day of celebration for many Americans. In this episode we speak with legal scholar and Pulitzer Prize winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed about her new book On Juneteenth...
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In the premiere episode, Erika and Whitney ‘show us the money’, as they travel to the American crossroads of business and slavery, Wall Street. They get personal when they unearth the pain and shame of human bondage, hidden at the site of New York City's notorious African slave market and lost burial ground. T...
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Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom? Last year the President made June 19th, also called Juneteenth, an official federal holiday to commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
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We first cover what was going on in the nation before the emancipation proclamation, then zoom in on Texas specifically and what the culture was like, share some stories from the past, and tie the throughline to why and how people celebrate Juneteenth.


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DeRay, Kaya, Sam, and De'Ara cover the underreported news of the week, including murder rates, honor students, Ralph Northam, and healthcare for Louisiana inmates. DeRay interviews NYC mayoral candidate Maya Wiley ahead of the Democratic primary.


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June 13, 2022 33 mins
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Juneteenth commemorates the day that enslaved Texans found out — more than two years after Emancipation Day — that they were free. It's also a day known for celebratory meals and red drinks. But as the holiday becomes more widespread, we wondered: Is there a risk that certain people (and corporations) will try to keep the f...
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Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating Black American independence and commemorating the ongoing struggle for equality. Learn the history of Juneteenth in this episode of BrainStuff.

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