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Juneteenth becoming more widely recognized throughout the United States

Friday, June 16, 2023
Juneteenth becoming more widely recognized throughout the United States
Even without -- holiday status -- the date was always a spiritual time of remembrance and celebration for the Black community. Darla Miles has more.
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