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What is Juneteenth and why didn’t I know about it sooner?!

Growing up in Georgia as a black woman provided me with endless opportunities to better understand my culture. But somehow, I missed out on the chance to learn about and celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth or “Freedom Day” is celebrated on June 19th to recognize the day that emancipated enslaved people in Texas realized they were free. […]

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