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The story behind Juneteenth’s red food and drink

06-19-2024

	June 19, 2024

History

Juneteeth, Its Significance, and Everything That Came After

On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger issued an order declaring that all enslaved people in Texas—who did not know they were free in the aftermath of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation—were free. This occasion is now known as Juneteenth.

Momentous as Juneteeth is, however, the struggle for freedom for Black Americans did not stop there. Click here to read about the significance of why red food and drink usually makes an appearance at the Juneteenth table, and keep reading below to learn more about several Civil Rights icons, both past and present.

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A Civil Rights Icon’s Vegetarian Cookbook

Comedian and activist Dick Gregory’s 1974 book continues to influence Black American diets today.

This Underground Kitchen Funded the Civil Rights Movement

Meet Georgia Gilmore, an unsung hero whose cooking fueled the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955.

Fighting Incarceration With Food

Chef Kurt Evans is reducing recidivism, one pizza at a time.

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Missouri’s One-of-a-Kind Restaurants

Enjoy culinary delights and historical charm with a dash of intrigue. From mouthwatering smoked BBQ served in a railway car to hearty pub fare at craft breweries, and all-American meals served via model train, Missouri is the ultimate destination for deliciousness with a side of history.

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Greensboro, North Carolina

Site of the Woolworth Lunch Counter Sit-in

This North Carolina store preserves a historic moment in America's movement for racial equality.

Jackson, Mississippi

The Humble Hole-in-the-Wall Boasting Civil Rights History

Washington, D.C.

Dive Into the Rich Diversity of African American Cuisine

Washington, D.C.

This Mural Pays Homage to Famous Black Americans

New Orleans, Louisiana

The Domain of the "Queen of Creole Cuisine”

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Tower of Baa-Goat

If you ever wonder what animal is the G.O.A.T. of climbing tall structures, well, it's none other than goats themselves! The Tower of Baa-Goat in Windsor, Illinois, was constructed to enable these nimble climbers to reach their full potential within this Wildlife Habitat.

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Lake Nona Sculpture Garden

Nature and art enthusiasts will find delight in exploring this newly opened sculpture garden, featuring a massive statue collection from both international and local artists. Look out for pieces from well-known sculptors like Arturo Di Modica (best known for the Bull of Wall Street in New York) and some local up-and-comers, like Orlando artist JEFRË.

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