Juneteenth in Utah: From Overshadowed to State Holiday
Robert Burch Robert Burch

Juneteenth in Utah: From Overshadowed to State Holiday

The Meaning of Juneteenth and its Role in Utah

Celebrating Juneteenth and other important holidays like Emancipation Day has been a struggle for the African American Community said Robert Burch, executive director of the Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation.

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What is meant by the expression "unity through historical truth"?
Robert Burch Robert Burch

What is meant by the expression "unity through historical truth"?

The expression "unity through historical truth" refers to the approach that acknowledging and understanding the truth about historical events can contribute to encouraging and furthering unity among people. It advocates that by collectively recognizing and accepting historical facts, regardless of their complexity or controversial nature, communities might build a shared understanding of their past.

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