Juneteenth: Reflections on a National Holiday

Footnotes with Jemar Tisby

In this special episode of Pass The Mic, Jemar reflects on Juneteenth after it became a national holiday and was officially commemorated nationwide. He talks about why Juneteenth should be a national holiday and the unintended consequences of taking a Black-centered holiday and making it mainstream. He also delves into the history (of course!) as he discusses the actual contents of General Order No. 3 which was read to enslaved Black people in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865. Finally, Jemar discusses some reasons why Black and white people should commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth in different ways. Even though the holiday has passed, this episode helps shape the narrative of how we should acknowledge Juneteenth as a nation in future years.

Links:

Why Juneteenth Should Be a National Holiday

The Unintended Consequences of Making Juneteenth a National Holiday

Why Black and White People Should Commemorate Juneteenth Differently

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