Happy Juneteenth!
Today is Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas found out they were free. It’s an official state holiday in Texas, and is celebrated in a variety of ways in a total of 27 states in America.
Norma Adams-Wade breaks down the Juneteenth commemorations and celebrations that are happening today through Sunday.
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WOW thanks - not exactly the website I expected to note/be aware of the holiday. Pleasant surprise!
Did the Parkies give their maids the day off or something?