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Juneteenth: A True American Holiday

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In “Juneteenth Picnic” By Arthello Beck via blacksouthernbelle.com This year, LCM is honoring Juneteenth. June 19th, 1865 is probably one of the most important and pivotal dates for Black people and the soul of America. On that day in Galveston Texas, it was announced by General Gordon Granger that slaves were free, a whole two and a half years after Lincoln had already signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. Many enslaved people were unaware of their 2-year old freedom, therefore…

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9 Black History Movies & Documentaries Teaching The Black Experience

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Black History Movies & Documentaries 1. Africa’s Great Civilizations By PBS First on the list of Black history movies is actually a documentary. However, it is the most amazing docuseries I have ever watched. Narrated by Henry Louis Gates Jr., this 6-part series highlights Africa’s ancient history, religion, kingdoms, trade, culture and so more. Take your time watching this. Give yourself days, weeks, months to get into it. What you gain from taking in the information slowly is invaluable. I’ve…

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