The Belated National Embrace of Juneteenth

Companies from Nike to the New York Times have announced that Juneteenth will be a paid day off this year. What does wider observance of the holiday say about the progress we’re making as a country? 

Guest: Adam Serwer, staff writer for The Atlantic

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