Go offline with the Player FM app!
History of Juneteenth Pt. ll: 9 Facts You Should Know & Our Podaversary
Manage episode 313694446 series 3282554
Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom? And it's also our podaversary? 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 25-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 9 facts you should know about this historical day
- Find out exactly what went down on June 19th, 1865
- Discover why the podcast started on this day of freedom.
Show Notes:
- To learn more about Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitterand LinkedIn.
- History of Juneteenth
- 12 Things You Might Not. Know About Juneteenth
- So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?
Follow and Support
- Purchase our new bookmarks. All proceeds go to the podcast.
- Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and watch episodes on Youtube and feel free to donate.
- To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter,and LinkedIn
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.
STAY IN TOUCH:
- Visit our website.
- Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate.
- Sign up for podcast newsletter
- To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and Twitter, or buy her a coffee.
EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound
64 episodes
Manage episode 313694446 series 3282554
Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom? And it's also our podaversary? 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 25-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 9 facts you should know about this historical day
- Find out exactly what went down on June 19th, 1865
- Discover why the podcast started on this day of freedom.
Show Notes:
- To learn more about Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitterand LinkedIn.
- History of Juneteenth
- 12 Things You Might Not. Know About Juneteenth
- So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?
Follow and Support
- Purchase our new bookmarks. All proceeds go to the podcast.
- Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and watch episodes on Youtube and feel free to donate.
- To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter,and LinkedIn
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.
STAY IN TOUCH:
- Visit our website.
- Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate.
- Sign up for podcast newsletter
- To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and Twitter, or buy her a coffee.
EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound
64 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.