REPOST: A Juneteenth Teach-in

Dive into some of the history of slavery and learn ways to celebrate and commemorate emancipation

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In 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday; now we have the opportunity and responsibility to establish healthy patterns and practices for recognizing Juneteenth that will last for generations.

To help us understand the significance of Juneteenth, I conducted this teach-in via YouTube Live.

I talk about:

• Why it’s important that Juneteenth is a national holiday

• Some risks of making Juneteenth a national holiday

• The reality of slavery that makes Juneteenth necessary

• The text of General Order No. 3 and its implications

• The symbolism behind the Juneteenth flag

• Juneteenth as a Black-centered but not Black exclusive holiday

• The difference between celebrate vs. commemorate

Watch the video below and let me know what you think!

I’d love to do more teach-ins like this. What topics would you like me to discuss? Comment below!