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June 15, 2023 20 mins
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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.
In this quick 20-minute episode find out 9 Facts that we ALL should know about today and 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 69facts 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?
If you learned something new or have a fact you would like to add, leave us a comment below, or reach out to us on social media.
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