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Destinee Adams

How to properly celebrate Juneteenth in the age of commercialization

Onlookers react to a performance during a Juneteenth celebration in Times Square, in the Manhattan borough of New York, on Sunday. (Alex Kent/AFP via Getty Images)

In years past, Juneteenth was primarily celebrated by southern Black folks, especially Black Texans, who commemorated the day with intimate gatherings, Black anthems and comfort food.

Now it's a federal holiday, observed from coast-to-coast (with exceptions) in different ways.

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