Author Topic: Juneteenth and the Transatlantic Slave Trade  (Read 2951 times)

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Juneteenth and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
« on: June 19, 2023, 10:08:28 AM »
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While most states recognize Juneteenth as either a state holiday, ceremonial holiday, or day of observance, many things we take for granted today such as the coffeehouse, tea rooms and the international city of London are examples of things that once flourished off the backs of enslaved labor through the transatlantic slave trade.

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Re: Juneteenth and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2023, 01:31:37 PM »
Another fascinating history lesson, thanks Ennis.