Continuing the Legacy of Juneteenth Across The Midlands
Juneteenth Celebration Harriet Barber House Hopkins, S.C. Photo by: JavarJuarez©2024 By Javar Juarez South Carolina (CUBNSC)- The legacy of Juneteenth continues to resonate throughout communities across South Carolina this year, even in the face of an extremist conservative agenda against Black history and Black culture. This Juneteenth, a holiday with a long and rich history that has recently gained national esteem and recognition, has become a well-celebrated and meaningful experience for younger Black Americans. Officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, it is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery. However, it has come under attack as conservatives seek to dismantle its legacy and work to keep the long and rich history of Juneteenth out of classrooms and national memory. In South Carolina, the holiday is still not officially recognized. Despite this, online perceptions and comments under social media p
