by Manny | Jun 19, 2025 | History, Thoughts
Reflecting on Freedom, Resilience, and the Work of Henry Louis Gates Jr. The power of history, media, and public knowledge helps shape our futures, and Juneteenth is a reminder of that across borders. I find myself reflecting each year on its significance, not just in...
by Manny | Jun 19, 2024 | Thoughts
Senses of Freedom: Exploring the Tastes, Sounds and Experiences of an African American Celebration On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of...