Juneteenth represents independence for Black people, and since its recognition as a federal holiday in June 2021, the holiday – as well as its flag – has ignited conversations surrounding how people celebrate it.
, the holiday – as well as its flag – has ignited conversations surrounding how people celebrate it.
The proclamation was issued to free enslaved Black people in secessionist states on January 1, 1863, but news of the change was relayed nearly 2½ years later on June 19, 1865.
Goler, from Norfolk State University, said the issue is much more complicated than red, white, blue, black and green. But to some Black people, the American flag does not represent freedom, equality and liberty, Goler said. "You can see why cities would ," Goler said."Some cities will use the red, white and blue colors because they have a constituency larger than just African Americans they're trying to appease. A lot of times, might cause problems, but if you look at most community-based organizations, pretty much every single Black organization, they all use red, black and green."
Juneteenth and how it's celebrated has become a political issue and localities that try to celebrate it with other holidays are trying to play both hands, he said.
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