It's the second year that Juneteenth has been a federal holiday \u2014 which means it's getting the full summer holiday treatment: sales on appliances, branded merchandise, and for some, a day off of work. But on this episode, we're talking about the origin of the holiday \u2014 and the traditions that keep its history alive for Black folks around the country.
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