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Her dad began the Juneteenth celebrations in their town. She's carrying on his legacy

NPR | By Jasmyn Morris,
Esther Honig
Published June 19, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

For the latest StoryCorps, a descendant of the person who organized the first Juneteenth celebrations in Kansas City, Missouri, investigates his legacy.

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