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Black Americans’ unease with official embrace of Juneteenth

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Unease with Corporate Recognition of Juneteenth

This chapter delves into the historical importance of Juneteenth and its increased recognition after George Floyd's death. It critiques the corporate and official endorsements of the holiday, paralleling it with the LGBTQIA community's concerns about performative support during Pride Month, questioning the depth of such acknowledgments.

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