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A Brief History of Juneteenth Day
*This is a written transcript of my podcast episode on June 19th. If you would prefer to listen to the full episode you can find it here: We are moving through what feels like a new racial revolution, one where much of the world is muting themselves to amplify voices of colour, Indigenous Peoples and vulnerable communities. I think it’s important to not just to amplify the voices of today, but to echo the voices of our ancestors who worked tirelessly, endured unspeakable traumas and sacrificed their lives to achieve freedom and equality. Now more than ever, it’s time to look back on history, to learn from our mistakes, to…