Juneteenth: A History and Reflection on Emancipation with Tony Cohen - a podcast by Mary Kingsley, Emma Kingsley

We have a special BONUS episode for you this week, in celebration of our newest national holiday--Juneteenth! Mary and Emma reunite with author, historian and farmer Tony Cohen for an exploration into the history of Juneteenth and the holiday’s complex folklore and origins. Tony takes us back in time to examine how this monumental declaration of freedom spread in a variety of ways depending on the geographic, economic and social landscape of the time.

Mary, Emma and Tony discuss what freedom means and looks like in the modern era, grappling with some hard truths about freedom itself, and the work still left to be done. Tony explains the transition from enslavement to the tenant farming system, and points to how that system affects us still today.
He also shares how he celebrates Juneteenth at Button Farm and rejoices in community as he reflects upon the precious ability to gather and take new found enthusiasm into the world.

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