What is Juneteenth – the Black 4th of July – all about?
By Guardian Exclusive
22 June 2020 |
12:26 pm
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Here are some facts about the ‘Black Fourth of July.’
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