Background Briefing

Background Briefing – June 19, 2024

Juneteenth and the Legacy of Racism in Texas We begin with today’s Juneteenth holiday and examine the legacy of racism in Texas, since Juneteenth celebrates the freeing of slaves in Texas who were cynically and cruelly kept in slavery in Texas well after the Emancipation Proclamation. Joining us is Melanye Price, Endowed Professor of Political … Continued


Law & Disorder

Juneteenth Reflections w/ Annette Gordon Reed; Plus Resistance in Residence Artist Favianna Rodriguez

Today is the national holiday of Juneteenth, and so we’ll spend the hour in conversation with Annette Gordon Reed, an author and Harvard professor from Texas, descending from slaves who were directly impacted by the actual events of Juneteenth. We’ll be talking about her book On Juneteenth, which is both an essential account and a … Continued