Tag: Juneteenth

Allensworth, California | Wayne Hsieh/Flickr

The Little-Known History of California’s Only Black-Founded Town

“To seek out America’s Black history is to unwittingly assume the role of archeologist and detective—so many of our stories have been buried or tossed aside, waiting for a patient explorer to unearth them. Such is the case with America’s Black-founded towns, which sprang up in the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War, a product of

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Watermelon Rum Punch | Photo by Cole Saladino for Thrillist

These Red Drink Recipes Celebrate the Evolution of Juneteenth

“Arriving on the heels of spring, Juneteenth festivities typically involve picnics, with red foods and drinks dominating those spreads. While watermelon and barbecue represent popular choices at many summer soirées, a deeper investigation into Juneteenth reveals food traditions that predate the trans-Atlantic slave trade.” Read more.

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