Juneteenth: Celebrating the end of slavery in the US

Deutsche Welle Friday, 19 June 2020 ()
A holiday commemorating the end of slavery goes unnoticed by many in the US. But Black Americans have celebrated freedom on Juneteenth for over 150 years, remembering past steps toward equality and what needs to improve.
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News video: Juneteenth Explained and How It’s Being Celebrated Around the U.S.

Juneteenth Explained and How It’s Being Celebrated Around the U.S. 01:21

 Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the country, but here’s what else you should know about this American holiday. Veuer’s Justin Kircher has the story.