In the fight for emancipation, who gets left out of the narrative?

Think back to your U.S. history classes. What were you taught about the end of slavery?President Abraham Lincoln is often credited with freeing enslaved Americans when he signed the final Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863.But who gets left out of that narrative?As Juneteenth approaches, KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon sits down with a local historian to highlight how Black leaders fought for their own liberation and unravel the prevailing narratives around emancipation and America's 250 years of independence.Guest:T.J. Tallie, history professor, University of San Diego