Happy Juneteenth!

We Insist!, Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite - written + conceived by Max Roach & Oscar Brown with vocals by Singer/Actress Abbey Lincoln in 1960.

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🇺🇸 https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/what-is-juneteenth

When did slavery really end in the United States? And what is #Juneteenth? 📖 This #TEDEd lesson by author Karlos K. Hill and historian Soraya Field Fiorio introduces June 19th, 1865, the date known as Juneteenth, #EmancipationDay, #FreedomDay, #JubileeDay, and America’s second Independence Day. The #video also reviews some of the historic events before and after that ultimately led to the end of chattel slavery.

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