Who’s Juneteenth For Anyway?
A friend of mine called wanting to further the discussion on Juneteenth. He liked the points that I made and would like to go further. He wanted it to be the sequel to my previous discussion on Juneteenth.
Marques Cameron’s Background
I introduced myself, mentioning my podcast, teaching career, and personal background. Including my work in high school education and focus on African history through his podcast.
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Discussion on Juneteenth
The conversation centers on the commercialization of Juneteenth, with I expressed a concern that it has lost its cultural significance due to mainstream commercialization by large retailers.
Cultural and Community Insights
I discussed the importance of maintaining the cultural and community-based celebrations of Juneteenth. Emphasizing the role of local vendors, Black Owned businesses, and the uniqueness of different regional celebrations.
Masonic Involvement and Broader Themes
The dialogue touches on the significance of Freemasonry within the Black community, the challenges of maintaining cultural traditions, and the importance of unity and community identity in the face of commercialization and external influences.
Video: Who’s Juneteenth For Anyway?
I look forward to having another conversation with my friend. The Past Grand Master Tony Hawkins of the John G. Jones Grand Lodge of California.
Talk to you later.
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