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How Juneteenth Brings Generations of Black New Mexicans Together

June 14, 2024
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6.14.24 – In the second of three conversations about celebrating Juneteenth, Ron Wallace talks about his work covering Black communities at the magazine he founded, The Perspective, before Rev. Dr. Charles E. Becknell tells Lou about the importance of protecting the holiday’s festivities from becoming commercialized.  Correspondent: Lou DiVizio  Guests:  Marsha K. Hardeman, Professor, Africana Studies,…

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Celebrating Juneteenth in NM

June 14, 2024
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6.14.24 – This week on New Mexico in Focus, a group of New Mexico Black community leaders and elders tells us about the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. In the first of three conversations, Senior Producer Lou DiVizio asks Joe and Rita Powdrell about the roots of Juneteenth celebrations in New Mexico.  Correspondent: Lou DiVizio  Guests:  Joe…

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