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    The Belated National Embrace of Juneteenth

    The Belated National Embrace of Juneteenth

    FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

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    The Belated National Embrace of Juneteenth

    FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

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    Length:
    17 minutes
    Released:
    Jun 18, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Companies from Nike to the New York Times have announced that Juneteenth will be a paid day off this year. What does wider observance of the holiday say about the progress we’re making as a country? 
    Guest: Adam Serwer, staff writer for The Atlantic
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    Released:
    Jun 18, 2020
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