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Juneteenth History and Celebration with Historian Brigette Jones
Juneteenth History and Celebration with Historian Brigette Jones
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Jun 18, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Brigette Jones is back! She is a Historian and the Director of African American Studies at Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, Tennessee. On today's episode, Brigette takes us through the history of Juneteenth, the importance of making it a nationally recognized holiday, and tells us how we can all celebrate and appreciate this holiday.
Released:
Jun 18, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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