Juneteenth – Did You Know?

Wise Black Nanas looks closer at the newly proclaimed Federal Holiday Juneteenth. Is this just another day off or what is the real significance of June 19? Enjoy Joanne’s part history lesson and part personal commentary espousing how the Black Community has kept Juneteenth near and dear, current, alive and growing through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, Civil Rights Movement, Black Lives Matter and Me Too. Joanne shares her love of history with you as she talks about how and why Juneteenth is more than a Holiday to so many people, and has so much potential. Go with her from Texas to Central Florida to Oakland to Washington DC, what happened there and what they mean to the narrative. Hear about well known historical figures and learn about a few new ones. Be inspired to make Juneteenth everyday.