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Juneteenth is nuanced for Black Americans, says historian Clint Smith. "We mourn the fact that freedom was kept from hundreds of thousands of enslaved people … and then, at the same time, celebrating the end of one of the most egregious things that this country has ever done." https://t.co/KD5M66UAFM — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 20, 2022

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Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday in the U.S., commemorating the end of slavery in the country. But the holiday dates back centuries, to 1865, when Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas, with news the war had ended. https://t.co/nQ88GusTdB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 20, 2022

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National recognition of the long-running Juneteenth holiday reflects a "shift in our public consciousness" made possible by the organizing efforts of Black communities, continues @ClintSmithIII. But Smith says the symbolism of Juneteenth alone is "clearly not enough." https://t.co/mj5Qeh4efe — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 20, 2022