The History and Future of Juneteenth — Annette Gordon-Reed with Marcus Harrison Green

On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, the end of legalized slavery in the state was announced. Since then, a certain narrative & lore has emerged about Texas. As Juneteenth verges on being recognized as a national holiday, Annette Gordon-Reed reworks the “Alamo” framework, forging a new narrative.