On June 19th, 1865 -- nearly 3 full years after President Abraham Lincoln's emancipation proclamation declared the abolition of slavery in the United States -- federal soldiers rode into Galvetson, Texas, to annouce "all slaves are free." This week on Open Record, FOX6's Bryan Polcyn and Bria Jones talk to orgainzers of Milwaukee's 55th Juneteenth celebration, who say it is "not just Black history, it's American history." Hear how a pair of young professionals are bringing Juneteenth awareness to a new generation on social media. And why Wisconsin is one of just 18 states that does not consider Juneteenth a state holiday.




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FOX6 Investigative reporters Bryan Polcyn, Jenna Sachs and Amanda St. Hilaire break down the big stories and what it took to get them. "Open Record" takes you behind the scenes of the investigative reporting unit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's the details the reporters couldn't tell you on T.V.