What Is Juneteenth?

The actual history and meaning of Juneteenth.
By Chris capper Liebenthal — June 20, 2023

Leigh McGowan, aka Politics Girl, gives a tutorial on the history and meaning of Juneteenth, and a jarring look at how much we have yet to do in regards to racial equality. This should be mandatory viewing for everyone, but especially conservatives.

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