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Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a holiday in the Black community celebrating the emancipation of slaves in Galveston, Texas. Juneteenth has evolved to symbolize the celebration of the emancipation of all enslaved people. Last year, in response to the pandemic and the death of George Floyd, several Black museums came together to organize the Black Freedom Collective which produced a virtual Juneteenth celebration. It is fitting that as the Black Freedom Collective 2021 Juneteenth celebration came online, Presi... Read More
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