This episode focuses on the recent acknowledgement of Juneteenth, June 19, 1865, which was recently approved by the government to become a new federal holiday. My guests for this episode are two black men whom I have tremendous respect for, both of which are from my Alma Mater, Rust College and one whom which was my roommate in school. Secondary educator/black history lecturer/Afrocentric Education Advocate, Dr. Anthony Thompson and public school educator, Dr. Louis Henderson. 

We each spoke from a place concern for not only our community but the real history of America being told which encompasses the history of how majority of our ancestors didn't even know that they were "free" until two years after the Emancipation proclamation was signed and put into effect in 1863. They were told they were free in downtown Galveston, TX in 1865 and shortly after finding that out, they all took to the city of Galveston to celebrate, rejoice, and fellowship of their new found freedom. As black people, we can never forget our history nor can we let the powers that be turn the clocks back to the time where we had little to no rights. We each have to do our parts in preserving and protecting our heritage by being the monolithic people that we once were. 

These two black scholars shared their perspective on the significance of Juneteenth, what it means to have a huge piece of black history be acknowledged in this country, how much work needs to be done to assure our history is incorporated into the American education system despite the fear-mongering tactics that right wing idiots spew about CRT, and ways we can be inclusive and open-minded about multiculturalism; being educated and enlightened on all cultures and their history.

Thanks to my brothers/guests for being on the show to speak about this topic. I look forward to having many more talks with them as it pertains to our history which is American history.