Celebrating the conclusion of a significant event or era

Juneteenth, established as a federal holiday in 2021, commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. It marks the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19, 1865, notably in Texas. However, today’s educational landscape faces challenges, with some states rewriting or omitting uncomfortable historical truths about slavery to avoid causing “discomfort.” This reflects ongoing debates about racial legacy and the societal implications of teaching America’s true history.

Read full article at: Ray Hartmann’s Soapbox

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