For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and explore the history of Juneteenth. The hosts begin by catching up on life and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (10:26). The hosts then discuss their personal experiences with Juneteenth (29:21) as well as myths and misconceptions about the origins of the holiday (34:55). They also have a conversation about the Juneteenth Emancipation Trail and recent legislation to designate Juneteenth as a national holiday (42:50). They close the episode by discussing other fun facts about the holiday (49:42) and their plans to celebrate Juneteenth (50:35).
Resources:
- BhD Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
- Emancipation Trail – https://houstorian.org/news/2020/6/20/emancipation-trail
- What is Juneteenth – https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth
- How a bill actually becomes a law in 2020: The Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act – https://govtrackinsider.com/how-a-bill-actually-becomes-a-law-in-2020-the-emancipation-national-historic-trail-study-act-768a301974ff
- Senate unanimously passes a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday – https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/15/politics/juneteenth-federal-holiday-senate-vote/index.html
- Passengers, crew detain ‘unruly passenger’ on Delta flight to Atlanta – https://www.ajc.com/news/passengers-crew-detain-unruly-passenger-on-delta-flight-to-atlanta/2IBEJEZ2IFFL5MA4MMMK5LSZ5Q/
- Man who allegedly shot 6-year-old back in custody after court increases his bail following community outcry –https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/06/10/court-increases-bail-man-who-allegedly-shot-6-year-old-michigan/7637989002/
- How 18-year-old flipped script on dad who dumped 80,000 pennies as ‘last child support payment’ – https://abc7ny.com/man-dumps-80000-pennies-in-yard-to-dollars-child-support-avery-sanford-father/10780549/
- Mississippi School Called Out For Adding Two White Students to Valedictorian and Salutatorian Honors Thereby Downgrading Two Black Students Achievements – https://www.ebony.com/news/mississippi-school-called-out-for-adding-two-white-students-to-valedictorian-and-salutatorian-honors-thereby-downgrading-two-black-students-achievements/
- FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Chronic Weight Management, First Since 2014 – https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-drug-treatment-chronic-weight-management-first-2014
- Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Is ‘Walking The Walk’ With Her Justice Efforts – https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannegarrett/2020/07/02/slutty-vegan-founder-pinky-cole-is-walking-the-walk-with-her-justice-efforts/?sh=1706c5c011bd