Celebrating Juneteenth in New Mexico

6.23.23 – Gene Grant and The Line Opinion Panel turn to the history of Juneteenth, how it became a holiday and its significance in the state. Then, Gene asks the group how news organizations can do a better job of telling the whole story of New Mexico’s Black communities.

Host: Gene Grant

Line Opinion Panelists:
Dede Feldman, Democratic former New Mexico state senator
Trip Jennings, executive director, New Mexico In Depth
Michael Bird, former president of the American Public Health Association

For More Information:

Juneteenth: The History of a Holiday – The New York Times

More than half of states will recognize Juneteenth as an official public holiday in 2023 – Pew Research

Juneteenth Celebration of Black Memory and Black Freedom – Our Body Politic

Albuquerque’s Juneteenth celebration showcases gospel music, praise – Albuquerque Journal

A beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth – PBS News Hour

‘Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts’: Plan Your Juneteenth Watch Party – WORLD