BBQ & Prosperity Meals: Juneteenth Food Traditions

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BBQ & Prosperity Meals: Juneteenth Food Traditions

There are many ways that American people celebrate Juneteenth, but there is no doubt that food and eating meals with your community are integral to celebrations. Let's dive into some common Juneteenth food traditions and how they came to be. By Cori Zaragoza, Staff Writer Juneteenth celebrations usually involve red colored foods, such as strawberry […]

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