Juneteenth: History, meaning, and how to celebrate

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and its name stems from the date the historic event occurred: June 19, 1865. Joining us now to break down the history of Juneteenth and why it should be celebrated is our favorite Tiktok historian Sherman 'Dilla' Thomas.

[trufom]

Maybe black people may think that a more subdued celebration is required for Juneteenth, but as a non-black, I feel absolutely free to celebrate unrestrained because our black friends were finally freed from slavery.

[paulettemaximun]

Therlight mahogany and dark mahogany. . .both beautiful...plant trees 🌳 😍 ♥

[joeadams]

Husheyek! Wakshushaytut aybuboyutut tutyutut lulaynungugyuaygugee aylulonungug waksituthush itut?

[daphnerodriguez]

THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 AMAZING ❤️🖤💚🤎 FAMILY DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS ✨💜

[paulettemaximun]

Everyone can achieve MAHOGANY. . .woo-hoo

[freedomred]

Why he couldn't look professional. We as black people have to do better this is honor he could've put on a suit put up the dreads in a professional hair style long sigh.

[treyhopperiii]

Still slaves by the corrupt system 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[chicagogal]

"As we talk about Juneteenth, let’s not neglect to mention that the reason slaves had to be FREED is because the Democrat Party enslaved them."

“I’m reminded that Juneteenth was brought about because of what Democrats did to black people, enslaving black people, when it was Republicans that freed the black people, ” he added.

-Vernon Jones For Congress

[chicagogal]

Can't wait till we ship them all back!!! Now that's something to celebrate. Crime will drop 95%!!! 🎉🎊