Understanding Juneteenth Truth, Myths & the March

What do we really know about Juneteenth? In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli is joined by Galveston native and historian Sam Collins III and Civil War expert Edward Cotham Jr., author of Juneteenth: The Story Behind the Celebration. Together, they explore the real history behind Juneteenth, challenge persistent myths, and examine how current U.S. politics are shaping the holiday’s meaning in 2025.🎙️ Guests:Sam Collins III Edward Cotham Jr. 🔍 Topics Covered:What Juneteenth really commemoratesGeneral Granger’s Order No. 3 and what it actually saidCommon myths vs. historical factsThe federal holiday designation and what it overlooksThe battle over how Black history is taught todayThe relevance of Juneteenth in our political and cultural climate📚 Learn More:🔗 Edward T. Cotham Jr.Author & Historian🌐 Website: https://www.edcotham.com📧 Email: [email protected]🔗 Sam Collins IIIJuneteenth Historian, Galveston Native, Public Speaker🌐 Website: https://www.truthstrong.org/📧 Email: [email protected] the show