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Why We Need Juneteenth
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Nelson Mandela said, "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
Why do we celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and what exactly does it mean to our nation? How does celebrating it respect the freedom of others?
Also, do we know the whole story when it comes too our American history? Why is it important to tell the story of your nation's past without filtering out the hard truths?
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