The Problem with Juneteenth

06/28/2024 Connor O'Keeffe

The abolition of chattel slavery was a great advancement for human liberty. But many of those celebrating Juneteenth today still accept the core assumptions that underlie slavery.

Original Article: The Problem with Juneteenth

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