Juneteenth traditions, Tina Knowles is an O.G. when it comes to celebrating our Emancipation Day. “Juneteenth has been a part of my life since early childhood,” Knowles tells ESSENCE. “My family didn’t really celebrate the 4th of July.
We celebrated Juneteenth.” Throughout the years, Knowles, who was born in Galveston, TX, where the holiday originated, has educated friends and family members on the significance of June 19, otherwise known as Jubilee Day.
And this year she partnered with Facebook to continue spreading the word as part of the social media platform’s special week of programming centered on Black joy, freedom, and resilience.
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