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Juneteenth in the Media : News Articles, Videos, News Stories, and Press Releases

Juneteenth Videos
 
 

Slavery By Another Name - Part 1

 
 

Slavery By Another Name - Part 2

 
 

Choctaw Trail of Tears

On Saturday May 16, 2009, the Choctaw Nation commemorated the infamous "Trail of Tears" that their OUR ancestors endured to reach Indian Territory. What is not commonly known OR taught is that the Choctaw Nation as well as the other so called Five Civilized Tribes brought enslaved people of African and African Native American ancestry. Our history is your history.
 
 

Choctaw / Chickasaw Freedman - Part 2

In the second part of the series, Verdie Triplett of the Choctaw Freedman Association of Oklahoma traces the plight of Black Indians through the Civil War and the Treaty of 1866.

 
 

2008 Juneteenth Celebration in Fort Smith - Public Service Announcement

Produced by our Title Sponsor - Cox Communications!

 
 

What is Juneteenth?

A Public Service Announcement used to heighten awareness of the Juneteenth Celebration and African American Independence Day.

NOTE: This video is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only, and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Juneteenth of Fort Smith or the JPCI.

 
 

The Truth Behind Juneteenth:
A Paradox of Freedom

This is a documentary filmed by Julian Walker and Darrell Scott in Little Rock, AR during Summer 2007 in an effort to bring forth both facts and fables about the local Juneteenth concert, a celebration meant to commemorate the end of slavery in America.

NOTE: This video is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only, and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Juneteenth of Fort Smith or the JPCI.

 
 

100 Black Men Celebrating Juneteenth
on Tampa Bay's "Media Talk"

Keisha Pickett, Henry Bell and James Cole of "The 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay" chat about the Juneteenth Celebration. Tampa Bay's Media Talk hosts: Janet Sherer & Rob Tiisler.

NOTE: This video is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only, and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Juneteenth of Fort Smith or the JPCI.


Press Releases & News Stories
 

05/26/09 > Governor Sarah Palin - Juneteenth in Alaska
06/18/08 > A Brief History of Juneteenth
04/15/08 > New York Community Raises $8,000 for Juneteenth Celebration
02/27/08 > South Carolina Approves Bill to Recognize Juneteenth
06/19/07 > Obama Commemorates Juneteenth Independence Day
06/15/07 > Governor Mike Beebe Recognizes Juneteenth
06/01/06 > Juneteenth Celebration Expands Despite Bush's Silence
06/19/04 > Remarks by Secretary Paige at the Juneteenth National Holiday Observance
06/19/01 > Should Juneteenth Be a National Holiday?


In the Blogosphere
 

03/04/08 > Juneteenth, Slavery, and (lack of) Forgiveness
02/21/08 > Why is Bush Ignoring the History of Slavery?
06/19/07 > Civil War Bookshelf Discusses Juneteenth


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