Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom

In this episode, 'A Celebration of Freedom,' we welcome Sam Collins III, a passionate community leader, historian, and change-maker from Galveston County, Texas. As a seventh-generation Texan and dedicated historian, discover how Sam has revitalized history and is dedicated to making Galveston the global center for Juneteenth celebrations, working with universities to promote and accurately narrate this pivotal moment in American history. Check out the links below! Sams Websitewww.truthstrong.org www.juneteenthbirthplace.com Juneteenth Festivities | Texas City, TXhttps://www.texascitytx.gov/918/Juneteenth-Festivities Juneteenth Houstonhttps://www.juneteenthhouston.org/ Celebrate Juneteenth in Galveston 2025 | Visit Galvestonhttps://www.visitgalveston.com/events/annual-events/juneteenth/ 160 Years of Freedom - Authentic Texashttps://authentictexas.com/160-years-of-freedom/Chapters02:15 Meet Sam Collins III: A Community Leader and Historian05:30 The Significance of Juneteenth and Its History12:45 Revitalizing Galveston and Hitchcock Post-Hurricane Harvey18:00 The Role of Education and Opportunities in Community Growth24:30 Challenges and Allies in Preserving History30:00 Celebrating Juneteenth: A Global Perspective36:15 The Importance of Truth and Collective Growth42:00 Closing Thoughts and Resources