A touching new segment from StoryCorps shines a light on a family’s deep connection to Juneteenth history in Kansas City, Missouri.
The feature follows a woman who is the descendant of the man credited with organizing the first-ever Juneteenth celebrations in that city. Now, she has taken it upon herself to continue the tradition her father built from the ground up.
The StoryCorps piece explores how his legacy has shaped both his family and the broader community, and how one person’s commitment to commemorating this important moment in American history can echo across generations.
