On Food, Mattress Sales, and Juneteenth | Code Switch

It's the second year that Juneteenth has been a federal holiday - which means it's getting the full summer holiday treatment: sales on appliances, branded merchandise, and for some, a day off of work. But on this episode, we're talking about the origin of the holiday - and the traditions that keep its history alive for Black folks around the country.
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