by Elizabeth Lampkin, Contributing Writer Juneteenth. It is the unsung holiday celebrating the emancipation of Black people. Celebrations began in Texas and spread across the country. At the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, racial tensions sparked. As a result, many African-Americans were intentional about commemorating Juneteenth instead of July 4th. The support of Black-owned businesses … Continued
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