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40 Recs Celebrating Juneteenth

June 17 • Spotlight

Juneteenth is a federal American holiday that is also known as “Freedom Day,” a celebration of freeing those who were enslaved. It honors those who were lost during slavery. While it is important to celebrate freedom on this holiday, it is also important to understand the historical significance of this date and why we celebrate.

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