On Food, Mattress Sales, and Juneteenth

19/06/2022 33 min
On Food, Mattress Sales, and Juneteenth

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It's the second year that Juneteenth has been a federal holiday — which means it's getting the full summer holiday treatment: sales on appliances, branded merchandise, and for some, a day off of work. But on this episode, we're talking about the origin of the holiday — and the traditions that keep its history alive for Black folks around the country.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy