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CELEBRATING “BLACK VOICES” & JUNETEENTH IN THE PALM BEACHES

This year marks the first official Juneteenth holiday in The Palm Beaches and the 156th holiday that celebrates the symbolic end of the slavery of African Americans in the United States. Although Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the last slaves in the United States were finally freed in Texas on June 19th, 1865. Blending “June” and “nineteenth” Congress instituted “Juneteenth” a federal holiday in 2021. In the spirit of Juneteenth celebrations, PBTV is proud to present new episodes of “Black Voices” on the lifestyle series, On the Town in The Palm Beaches with Frank Licari, featuring Black business owners, community leaders, and artists who are thriving and contributing to the vibrant cultural fabric of Palm Beach County.  “We knew that highlighting these leaders in the Black community would be well received - and we were right! said Joyce Belloise, Senior Vice President of Content & Community Partnerships for South Florida PBS. Explore episodes “Black Voices I & II” on demand at The Palm Beaches TV.