Juneteenth in 2020: a Toast to the Afro Future; a Celebration Dripped in Blood
Jun 19. 2020
To most, Juneteenth is known as an African-American day of celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It occurs annually on June 19th. “Juneteenth” is a joyful portmanteau signifying that day. It’s also known as “Freedom Day,” and some have called it the second Independence Day. But is it, really?