America marks Juneteenth, the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were f
Civil rights historian Dr. Marvin Dunn said the move away from Black history, and the uncomfortable parts of history, in Florida is disturbing.
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Civil rights historian Dr. Marvin Dunn said the move away from Black history, and the uncomfortable parts of history, in Florida is disturbing.
"The Juneteenth Experience" at the North Beach Bandshell on Miami Beach.
Father's Day this year falls a day before Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and fathers and mental health experts are sharing the importance of fatherhood and their experience with and as Black dads.
"We do this because it's necessary," said Katrina Wilson, Vice Mayor of Miami Gardens.
Juneteenth celebrations started with communities of color honoring the day with prayer. It's now evolved into a nationally recognized holiday in America with bigger celebrations happening across the country.
Live performances and fireworks marked a celebration decades in the making.
CBS4's Bobeth Yates has the story.
Juneteenth joins other summer holidays like July 4th, which retailers have used to market and sell products.
The competition is taking place at the Historic Hampton House.
