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Reflecting on Juneteenth in Western Kentucky

By Jacque Day

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wkms/local-wkms-908393.mp3

Western Kentucky, Middle Tennessee – June 19 is "Juneteenth," the oldest known American holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Jacque Day looks takes a look at Juneteenth relative to the more uniquely regional celebration of the 8th of August.

Featuring interviews with Dr. Nancy Dawson, a noted scholar and a driving force behind the restoration of Cherokee State Historic Park in Aurora, and Michael Morrow, director of the West Kentucky African American Heritage Center in Russellville.