One year ago, I and three hundred thirty million Americans experienced the first ever federally recognized Juneteenth. Regular readers might remember that mine began less than exceptionally. When I heard two days prior that Juneteenth had been declared a federal holiday, all I could think about was how little of an impact that news would […]
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How I Celebrated Juneteenth through Soul Food, and How You Can Too! My grandmother’s home always smelled of soul food. Some of my fondest childhood memories were created at her kitchen table over a bowl of greens or in her den with a plate of baked chicken and black-eyed peas not far away. The food
The only other word spoken during the month of June other than pride is that of Juneteenth. While historically celebrated amongst smaller communities of Black Americans in Texas and branching out to the larger community of the Black American diaspora, Juneteenth is becoming a widely celebrated holiday all across the nation. With its recent declaration
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History Juneteenth just became a federal holiday last year. What many people don’t know is that Juneteenth has existed for a long time. Juneteenth has existed for over 100 years, and it has been a state holiday in Texas since 1980. So, Juneteenth is a significant holiday for Black people with a long history. The
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