Episode 04: How White People Can Commemorate Juneteenth

Juneteenth consisting of the words “June” and “nineteenth,” stands as the oldest celebration of Black emancipation in the United States. To this day, the occasion marks the progress of the United States from legally approving race-based chattel slavery to legally abolishing it after centuries of resistance, the initiation of the nation’s bloodiest war, and a constitutional amendment. It was June 19, 1865, and although the Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people more than two years earlier, there was minimal enforcement in Texas due to a lack of Union troops. Each year, Juneteenth is a day for Black Americans to celebrate freedom. In our household, we celebrate festivities the entire week of Juneteenth. Our festivities include making T-shirts, watching shows and films that are focused on education around Juneteenth, make strawberry soda, which is a traditional drink of Juneteenth festivities, a special dinner on Juneteenth, and more. It’s a fun and engaging way to involve our household and inspire awareness of Juneteenth. Tap the recording to listen to our special edition episode: Red Velvet Cake: How White People Can Show Up and Commemorate Juneteenth

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