5 Ways You And Your Family Can Celebrate Juneteenth

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Break Bread With A Juneteenth Menu

Barbequing and cookouts have always been a huge part of Black culture — but doing so while including recipes that are particularly tied to Juneteenth will be a great way to celebrate while also paying homage to our ancestors.

As per Leslie Walker, the Manager of Social Justice and Scholarly Programs at The National Museum of African American History & Culture, her grandmother once shared with her that “the menu should consist of easily prepared foods that can sit outside for an extended period without going bad such as salads and pickled side dishes.”

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