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Black Americans are lauding the new Juneteenth federal holiday. But some say more work is needed


Black Americans are lauding the new Juneteenth federal holiday. But some say more work is needed
Updated: 8:07 PM CDT Jun 17, 2021
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press
Black Americans are lauding the new Juneteenth federal holiday. But some say more work is needed
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Updated: 8:07 PM CDT Jun 17, 2021
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nothing has ever been given to us. We ve had to push for everything we get. And I remember those young people, it s such a pity that folk had to lose their lives for us to give attention to what should be our birthright. I feel like june teeth. Is that bridge? Mhm. I feel like if people understand that, it s not just a festival. I m wanting these young people to know that they are future, that they have got to continue. Thanks. What many of them are doing, They need to know that nothing is given to us. We have to continue to ask for border for and get what we need the ....

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