Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom? And it's also our podaversary? Yep, June 19th, also called Juneteenth, is actually the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

In this quick 25-minute episode find out why General Granger's arrival in Texas on June 19th 1865, is a very important historical day for Blacks here in America- that should be in all of our textbooks.

Tune in to:

Learn 9 facts you should know about this historical day
Find out exactly what went down on June 19th, 1865
Discover why the podcast started on this day of freedom.

Show Notes:

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History of Juneteenth
12 Things You Might Not. Know About Juneteenth
So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?

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Did you learn about Juneteenth in school? If so, what did you learn? Do you celebrate Juneteenth? If so, how do you celebrate Juneteenth?

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EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound

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That Wasn't In My Textbook

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History of Juneteenth Pt. ll: 9 Facts You Should Know & Our Podaversary