By Deborah Laker Soul food, dancing and laughter mark many black get-togethers. But this past weekend and today, African Americans around the U.S. and elsewhere gather 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 in 1863, President […]
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