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Podcast: The Futurist Public Intellectual
Episode: Juneteenth: Are Blacks More Special?
Description: On June 19, 2023, the United States celebrated its newest federal holiday, Juneteenth. What exactly is the point of this holiday? Brad Yates compares Juneteenth to the other federal holidays, questions the historical significance of this holiday for non-black Americans, and suggests a better date to commemorate the end of slavery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.