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In The Studio - Juneteenth

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Lin Weaver hosts Jay Johnstone, Davis Branch Library Manager.

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Topics discussed include: The celebration of Juneteenth 2013.  This observance commemorates the emancipation of slaves in Texas on June 1919, 1865. The interview covers the celebration in Davis on June 22nd at the Veteran's Center.  Also included are images from the state library and readings from African American Poets.