Juneteenth was a sacred holiday in the black community. It was a “if you know, you know” thing. However, with Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday in 2021, we at ALS2WA have one question: Why? Did we really need governmental approval to celebrate something we’ve been celebrating for over 100 years? And with the Juneteenth Ice Cream foolishness, there’s the risk of it being commercialized and prioritized like other cultural holidays– St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo, for example. Join us on the couch as we get real and raw about the backlash, controversy and divisiveness of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday, the implications and risks of Juneteenth becoming mainstreamed, pandering to the black community, our personal experiences, and more. Sips definitely get real on this one!
What do you think about Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday? Did you/do you celebrate Juneteenth?
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Episode Timeline
0:00 Welcome to the Couch
2:39 Popping Grapes: Prophecy Wine’s Red Blend
5:18 The history of Juneteenth
9:30 Juneteenth in DC
11:02 Juneteenth in NY
14:15 If you know, you know
18:58 The loss of its luster
20:52 Pandering to the black community; we didn’t need it (An unnecessary holiday)
27:11 Juneteenth national holiday controversy and division
33:59 The small victory
38:10 Call out the foolishness
41:23 Don’t mess with mama
47:40 At what cost?
50:13 Teach the next generations
52:12 Cheers to that wine review: Red Blend by Prophecy Wines
1:00:22 Thanks for wining with us
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