The gap between Juneteenth and its roots

And N.Y. court rejects Trump's request to end gag order ahead of sentencing [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] There's a growing gap between Juneteenth and its roots [By](Hayes Brown It's [Juneteenth 2022]( and I am uncomfortable on a New York City beach. It's not that the sun is too hot, which it isn't, or that the water is too cold, though it is. The discomfort I feel comes from looking around the crowded sands and realizing how few faces look like mine on what’s meant to be a day celebrating us. When President Joe Biden [signed a bill declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday]( in 2021, it was one of the few tangible changes that was put into place after a wave of protests for racial justice that had rocked the country the previous year. In theory, the holiday recognized a turning point in America’s history as the last slaves learned of their freedom. But as I sat on that beach, I couldn’t help but wonder: “Who is this really for?” This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. [Read the full column]([here.](     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [SARAH POSNER]( [Fox News doesn't want its own viewers to know what Trump's really up to]( The network is shielding its viewers from Republican assaults on IVF and contraception. [Read more.]( [HANY FARID]( [Did you fall for this video of Joe Biden 'wandering off' in Italy? You're not alone.]( Cheapfakes are real images or videos that are simply misattributed or deceptively edited. Their power is in their simplicity. [Read more.]( [VICTOR CHA]( [Biden needs to disrupt the Russia-North Korea alliance — before it’s too late]( Russia-North Korea cooperation is undermining the security of Europe, Asia and the U.S. homeland. [Read more.]( [PAUL WALDMAN]( [The U.S. heat dome is a warning about the 2024 election]( And there may be no policy area with a clearer divide between Biden and Trump. [Read more.](     TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [KATY TUR]( ['Pretty good politics' for Biden: New executive action unveiled on immigration]( [WATCH NOW]( [THE BEAT WITH ARI]( [Giuliani losing his home amid two indictments and a whopping $148 million fine for 2020 lies]( [WATCH NOW]( [DEADLINE: WHITE HOUSE]( ['Trump still gagged': NY court rejects Trump's request to end gag order ahead of sentencing]( [WATCH NOW]( [ALL IN]( ['Freaks and geeks': Meet the MAGA candidates running for office in 2024]( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]     Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is one of the most interesting figures in Congress. You may have been introduced to her in recent weeks following a House committee during which Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene insulted her appearance. The verbal spat between the two took the internet by storm and became a viral moment. But that exchange, and her clapback, is only one part of her story as a rising star within the Democratic Party. She joins WITHpod to discuss the impetus for her political work, how her faith keeps her grounded in the often vitriolic world of politics, serving as a criminal justice advocate and more. [Listen now.](     Go beyond the headlines with the new MSNBC app. Read, watch, and listen to breaking news and analysis, anytime, anywhere. [Download the new MSNBC app now.](     MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)