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DeSantis not sure what to do about Juneteenth

By Clark Brooks | June 17, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is experiencing anxiety in anticipation of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, which takes place on June 19th and commemorates the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865, announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army general Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas “This one is tricky,” he said. “How do…

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Racist Tampa Man Accidently Celebrates Juneteenth

By Josh Santos | June 19, 2021
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When Ronald Fordskin heard about the newest federal holiday, he was ecstatic and immediately began planning a BBQ celebration. “This is America, these colors don’t run,” said Fordskin while pointing to his flag.  “It’s Saturday, weather is perfect, beautiful day to celebrate Juneteenth.” Fordskin then went to flip a burger when I started explaining the…

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Juneteenth tribute attempt misses mark

By Clark Brooks | June 19, 2020

A group of women identifying themselves as “The Girls From Work” tried to pay tribute to Juneteenth with a karaoke performance at Glubber’s Pub in Clearwater Friday night. By all accounts, the effort fell short. “We go out for karaoke every Friday night after work, as a way of unwinding after a hard week,” says…

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