Juneteenth and America at 250: The History and Why It Matters Today with Dr. Terry Anne Scott

This is a special event that is part of our look at how celebrate America at 250. There will be an underlying foundation of the essentiality of linking education with democratic action.

In the 2026 darkness of our current political climate , the Juneteenth federal holiday commemorating Black Americans’ emancipation from slavery is a shining light – highlighting strength, resilience, vision, determination, and action. Let’s discuss what Juneteenth is, how it became a federal holiday, and how we must be active in the fight for a multi-racial democracy in America.

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