As of 2021, Juneteenth became our newest national holiday. We learn about the significance of this date as a marker of the end of slavery in the United States—and why oral histories are important in documenting the past. We'll also find out what's happening in Maine to celebrate Juneteenth.
Panelists:
Kelly Navies, historian, National Museum of African American History & Culture
Bob Greene, journalist with a focus on Maine's Black history
VIP callers:
Angela Okafor, community engagement director, The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations
Anthony Walton, poet, senior writer in residence, Bowdoin College
Click here for a calendar of events taking place in Maine celebrating Juneteenth.
