Understanding Juneteenth (2022)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2022-06-17
Duration: 00:05:26
Subjects: African Americans | Slavery | Holidays | Juneteenth | History
Contributors:
- St. Cyr, Kara Host
- Finley, Stephen Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 17, 2022, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Kara St. Cyr’s report on the history of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery for African Americans. She interviews Dr. Stephen Finley, an African American studies professor at LSU.