In this excerpt from “Why Do We Celebrate Juneteenth?”, Columbians share the history of Juneteenth and how they observe the day. Members of the Columbia community also weigh in on why Juneteenth is special to them and all Americans.

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Speakers in order of appearance in this video excerpt:
Robert O'Meally, Zora Neale Hurston Professor of English and Comparative Literature, and African American and African Diaspora Studies
Colby King (CC’22)
Stephanie McCurry, R. Gordon Hoxie Professor of American History in Honor of Dwight D. Eisenhower
Frank Guridy, Dr. Kenneth and Kareitha Forde Professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies
Karma Lowe, senior associate dean of diversity, equity, inclusion, enrollment, and community engagement, School of Social Work
Samuel Roberts, associate professor of history, sociomedical sciences, and African American and African Diaspora Studies