79: Juneteenth - History, Reflection, and Taking Action

On this week's episode, members of HOPE's Racial Justice Team - Betty Joynes and Lori Chewkanes - return to the podcast to help us learn the history behind the upcoming Juneteenth holiday on June 19. They offer to us personal reflections and also encouraging ways we as individuals and a faith community can honor, celebrate, and grow in not only the marking of this holiday, but in our every day lives as well. See notes below for local Juneteenth events and helpful resources!

NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Learn more about Juneteenth: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth-digital-toolkit
• See local events in the South Jersey area! https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/2024/06/05/here-are-12-juneteenth-events-to-consider-in-south-jersey/73882302007/
• Looking for a great kids book? Try this one! https://a.co/d/49ZY519
• The Opal Lee Walk: https://opalswalkdallastx.raceroster.com/
• Join the Seek Justice Bookclub! Email us at [email protected] for more info. 

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