The History and Significance of Juneteenth

Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation.  Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/passthemic In this podcast you will learn about:  --The announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX  --The Junteenth flag and its symbolism  --Why we should celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday  --And more!  You can get more content like this at: JemarTisby.Substack.com  Order Dr. Tisby's latest book: The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices