Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of Black Americans from more than 400 years of slavery. The magnitude of those centuries of imprisonment, forced labor and brutal treatment continue to affect all Americans today. However, there has been tremendous growth and progress for Black people in our country and state. We discuss the great strides made, despite resistance, and the work yet to be done on this Talk of Alaska.
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HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage
- Jasmin Smith, President, Juneteenth Anchorage
- Andre Jackson, President, Mat-Su Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation
- Ed Wesley, Board Chairman, Shiloh Community Housing
Resources:
- Juneteenth Anchorage Facebook Page
- Palmer Juneteenth Celebration
- Shiloh Community Housing Community Resource Center
- Alaska Senate Bill 22 “An Act establishing Juneteenth Day as a legal holiday.”
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Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
