Juneteenth, Freedom, and the Role of Tradition in Modern Society

Join Michelle Bryant as she delves into the significance of Juneteenth and the evolving conversation about freedom in America. In this episode, Michelle discusses the implications of Project 2025, the role of women in modern society, and the historical roots of the cotillion tradition with special guest Erica Rush. Learn about the rich history behind Juneteenth and the ongoing fight for true freedom and equality. Plus, discover how Milwaukee is celebrating this pivotal holiday and how you can get involved! Chapters 0:00 Introduction and Greetings 5:51 Juneteenth Excitement 6:49 Freedom and Corporate America 9:23 Spoken Word on Modern Slavery 12:45 Financial Literacy and Ownership 15:29 Defining True Freedom 22:52 Community Engagement and Voting 37:15 Project 2025 and Women’s Rights 41:18 Erica Rush on Cotillions 47:33 The History of Cotillions 53:19 Tomorrow’s Juneteenth Events 1:03:50 Tradwives and Gender Roles Listen live: https://wnov860.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wnovthevoice Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMjBJv4O1a1IoavBylTcQv6z3F6rbaGbz Newsletter: https://milwaukeecourier.com/newsletter Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/860WNOV Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wnov.860/?hl=en #SaySomethingReal #WNOV #Milwaukee