This year will mark the second year of Juneteenth’s recognition as a federal holiday in the United States. However, some are still unsure what the holiday is and how to celebrate the day. Join Historical Fiction Award-Winning Author, Linda Lewis Everett, on the Martin Insider as she breaks down what Juneteenth is and how imperative it is to continue celebrating black history in our communities. “It’s important to know where you come from to know where you’re going,” says Everett. This holiday is a connection to people who once were and Martin University is here to shine a light on our ancestors.