Why I observe Juneteenth

When Asani Shakur heard a deafening silence when he asked a roomful of kids if they knew what Juneteenth -- June 19th -- represented, he thought about why Juneteenth doesn't receive the public acknowledgement of other ethnic and culture-specific holidays or observances.  His analysis and commentary around Juneteenth is on Richmond Pulse.pe002.juneteenth.1

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