What is Juneteenth and why is it so important?
First celebrated in 1866 in Texas, it's now a federal holiday.
June 18 2024 8:21 PM
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First celebrated in 1866 in Texas, it's now a federal holiday.
2013 is making it difficult to avoid one of America’s greatest sins—slavery. We’ve just marked the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, and a plethora of films, documentaries and TV specials that address slavery are slated for release.
Valerie Complex reviews the historical biopic that premiered at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.