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Today: Juneteenth marks our country's second independence day that's long been celebrated in the African American community.
But the historical, cultural, social, and contemporary aspects of Juneteenth may not be as well known to most Americans.
To explore the significance of Juneteenth, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with James Taylor, Professor of African American Studies and Critical Diversity Studies at the University of San Francisco.
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