It’s known as Savannah’s original Juneteenth celebration.Later this month, the Daughters of Mary Magdalene will host an unforgettable day of education, community, and culture.Bridget Bryant- Gordon and Dr. Brenda Roberts sat down with WSAV’s Kim Gusby to preview the historic celebration.
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Juneteenth is often referred to as Freedom Day– commemorating June 19, 1865, when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, marking the end of slavery in that state and, ultimately, the nation.In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making it a federal holiday…