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The History and Significance of Juneteenth

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Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation.

Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/passthemic

In this podcast you will learn about:

--The announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX

--The Junteenth flag and its symbolism

--Why we should celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday

--And more!

You can get more content like this at: JemarTisby.Substack.com

Order Dr. Tisby's latest book: The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance

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Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation.

Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/passthemic

In this podcast you will learn about:

--The announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX

--The Junteenth flag and its symbolism

--Why we should celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday

--And more!

You can get more content like this at: JemarTisby.Substack.com

Order Dr. Tisby's latest book: The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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