Delmarva Today 6-20-25 The Meaning of Juneteenth Amidst Turbulent Times

By Don Rush

Published June 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM EDT

UMES Assistant Professor Arlisha Norwood

The nation celebrated Juneteenth this week marking the emancipation of the last slaves at the end of the Civil War. Host Don Rush talks with UMES assistant history professor Arlisha Norwood about the events in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and their significance for our times.

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Don Rush

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.

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