Posts by Myah Wilmarth
How Juneteenth Brings Generations of Black New Mexicans Together
12.27.24 – In the third part of a conversation that first aired in June 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…
Read MoreCelebrating Juneteenth in NM
12.27.24 – Senior Producer Lou DiVizio speaks with a group of New Mexico Black community leaders and elders, who tell us about the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. In the first of three conversations that originally aired in June, Lou asks Joe and Rita Powdrell about the roots of Juneteenth celebrations in New Mexico. Correspondent: Lou DiVizio …
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