While many Black Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth since 1865, the holiday has often been overlooked by non-Black Americans. This hour, we look at the tradition of the holiday and recognize its importance as a time to learn more about Black history in the U.S.

Alliah L. Agostini is a mom and children’s book author. Her books The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States and The Juneteenth Cookbook teach the history and joy of Juneteenth.

Distinguished Professor Dr. William Darity explains the history of reparations and today's racial wealth gap.

GUESTS:


Alliah L. Agostini: children’s book author - The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States and The Juneteenth Cookbook


Dr. William Darity: Samuel DuBois Cook Distinguished Professor of Public Policy at Duke University. Co-author, From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the 21st Century

This episode originally aired on June 19, 2024. 

While many Black Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth since 1865, the holiday has often been overlooked by non-Black Americans. This hour, we look at the tradition of the holiday and recognize its importance as a time to learn more about Black history in the U.S.
<a href="https://www.alliahagostini.com/">Alliah L. Agostini</a> is a mom and children&rsquo;s book author. Her books <a href="https://bookshop.org/contributors/alliah-l-agostini">The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States and The Juneteenth Cookbook</a> teach the history and joy of Juneteenth.
Distinguished Professor <a href="https://sanford.duke.edu/profile/william-darity/">Dr. William Darity</a> explains the history of reparations and today's racial wealth gap.
GUESTS:
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Alliah L. Agostini: children&rsquo;s book author - <a href="https://bookshop.org/contributors/alliah-l-agostini">The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States and The Juneteenth Cookbook</a>
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Dr. William Darity: Samuel DuBois Cook Distinguished Professor of Public Policy at Duke University. Co-author, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Here-Equality-Second-Reparations-Twenty-First-dp-1469671204/dp/1469671204/ref=dp_ob_title_bk">From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the 21st Century</a>
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This episode originally aired on June 19, 2024.&nbsp;

Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it’s about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.

Visit ctpublic.org/disrupted for more! 

Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it’s about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.
Visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupted">ctpublic.org/disrupted</a> for more!

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