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Multi-generational African American family smiling and hugging at an outdoor Juneteenth family reunion celebration highlighting what Juneteenth teaches us about restoration.
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The Mushy Guru: The Cost of Lost Time: What Juneteenth Still Teaches Us

by D'Ericka Stevenson, The Mushy GuruJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Reflecting on the 913-day delay of freedom in Galveston, Texas, Executive Editor D’Ericka Stevenson unpacks how Juneteenth serves as a profound reminder of generational sacrifice, the restoration of family unions, and the enduring legacy of HBCUs.

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