Today is Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when slaves in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. We examine the its origins, how it became a federal holiday, and what happens when corporations try to commercialize a holiday Black Americans have been celebrating for over a century.
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Yesterday
Racketeering Case Dropped, Thanksgiving Travel Delays, Hong Kong Fire and more
A Georgia prosecutor has officially dropped the racketeering case against President Donald Trump and others in the state. Meanwhile, Trump is brushing off concerns about a leaked call between his special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Russian official. We have a warning for those trav ... Show More
7m 22s
Yesterday
Ukraine Sticking Points, FBI Investigates ‘Seditious Six’, US Global Health Strategy and more
A peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is getting closer, but that are still major obstacles. The FBI wants to talk to the Democratic lawmakers who made a video encouraging military personnel to disobey illegal orders. America’s plan for a new global health initiative is worryin ... Show More
6m 50s
Jun 2020
The History and Meaning of Juneteenth
<p>After 155 years, Juneteenth, a celebration of the emancipation of enslaved Americans, is being acknowledged as a holiday by corporations and state governments across the country. Today, we consider why, throughout its history, Juneteenth has gained prominence at moments of pai ... Show More
27m 49s
Jun 2022
Walmart Reels From Juneteenth Snafu
<p>Today is Friday, June 17, and we're looking at Walmart vs. Target.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>*Clarification</strong>: "The emancipation of formerly enslaved people in Galveston, TX occurred on June 19, 1865. A year later, the first anniversary celebration was held."</p><p>See P ... Show More
3m 11s
Jun 2023
Juneteenth Day History - The Mo You Know
In honor of Juneteenth, our newest federal holiday, this special episode in our “The Mo You Know” series takes a look at the history of the day and what it symbolizes.
While it was celebrated locally in Texas and other states for years, it was only officially made a federal hol ... Show More
8m 21s
Feb 2022
Remembering Trayvon Martin
The death of Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012 sparked a social justice movement that still reverberates today. In this special episode of CNN's 5 Things, Don Lemon examines why the killing initially struggled to make headlines, traces the rise of the “Black Lives Matter” movem ... Show More
12m 22s
Feb 2021
Lift Every Voice and Sing
The so-called Black National Anthem was composed in 1900, and it’s provided a soundtrack to Black life ever since. For this special Black History Month episode, CNN’s Don Lemon speaks with Rep. James Clyburn, historian Prof. Imani Perry, and Howard University choir conductor Eric ... Show More
33m 12s