Watch: Closer Look's Juneteenth 2022 Edition

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday established since Martin Luther King Jr. Day back in 1983. Join “Closer Look” live from the Atlanta History Center, where scholars and historians from area universities will discuss the importance of Juneteenth. And why American history should include teaching about race and racism.

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