The Meaning of the Celebration of Juneteenth: Transition from Enslavement to "Citizenship"

This virtual presentation by Dr. Luke Tripp will provide the historical context and an analysis of the role of Black people in liberating themselves during the Civil War. Dr. Tripp is a St. Cloud State University professor in the Department of Ethnic, Gender & Women's Studies. His history of activism for social justice began in 1960. He has served in leadership roles in the Black liberation movement, including the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the Black Panther Party, the League of Revolutionary Black Workers, and the Anti-Apartheid struggle. He has a long history in the global anti-imperialist movement and other movements for human rights and social justice.
Zoom ID: 945-2778.9459 Hosted by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Ridgewater College.