Juneteenth: The Movement

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Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio and xBk present this Juneteenth holiday special featuring performances and interviews from Black artists across Iowa. 

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This program features an array of musical performances, including the worldwide premiere of “Bluebird,” a new song by The Finesse and an exclusive performance from the Isiserettes. Co-hosted by Madison Ray of The Finesse and IPR's Studio One host Cece Mitchell, Juneteenth: The Movement also features Iowa musical and spoken word performers.

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Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio and xBk present this Juneteenth holiday special featuring performances and interviews from Black artists across Iowa.

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On June 19, 1865 the last group of slaves in the United states were freed. Their freedom was bittersweet and came two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863. Journalist Ty Rushing shares the story of the day that became Juneteenth.

Juneteenth: The Movement

About the Show

Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio and xBk present this Juneteenth holiday special featuring performances and interviews from Black artists across Iowa.