Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the day the last enslaved Black Americans in the Confederate state of Texas were declared free, is being celebrated from coast to coast. BNC brought viewers stories with historical perspectives, live events and the political impact this federal holiday has on the nation. RELATED: BNC Raises the Bar on Juneteenth Coverage to Create Premier TV Destination for Emancipation Day Celebrations History of Juneteenth The story of Juneteenth begins with the 16th President Abraham Lincoln, who tried to unify the North and South. After signing the Emancipation Proclamation, the message and news of freedom didn't immediately reach the […]
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