now a federal holiday, commemorates the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas — the last Southern holdout state — on June 19, 1865.
Whether you want to learn more about historical events or acknowledge the day with other programming that’s thematically connected, there’s plenty to watch.
Here’s a rundown of the essential viewing this weekend.Now streaming, this documentary is executive produced by Brad Pitt and Henry Louis Gates Jr., and it covers the variety of ways that America tells the story of the Civil War.
Hosted by “Hamilton” star Leslie Odom Jr., this special will include performances from Jimmie Allen, Chloe Bailey and Leon Bridges.
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