by Deborah Laker Soul food, dancing and laughter mark many Black get-togethers. But this past weekend, African Americans around the U.S. and elsewhere gathered for something more: Juneteenth. This vibrant celebration, considered the longest-running African American holiday, honors the liberation of enslaved ancestors. The historical background of Juneteenth At the height of the Civil War … Continued

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