EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 14 MIN
Celebrating the newest federal holiday: Juneteenth
from Bay Area All Local
On June 19, 1865 news of the end of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation reached slaves in Texas. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. We dive deeper into the history, importance and future of the holiday on this edition of Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio Anchor Steve Scott
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On June 19, 1865 news of the end of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation reached slaves in Texas. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. We dive deeper into the history, importance and future of the holiday on this edition of Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio Anchor Steve Scott
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