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Jason Kramer's playlist, June 19, 2021
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Visit the first and only California town founded by Black Americans. Plus what to do in South LA
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MusicFanatic! I hope you had a great week. We have, once again gathered a group of tunes that we hope you will enjoy immensely. I hope you got a chance to order the Dischord box set.
Juneteenth is an official holiday. California looks into reparations for Black Americans
NationalPresident Joe Biden signed a bill into law today declaring June 19, commonly referred to as Juneteenth , a federal holiday.
Juneteenth, ‘High on the Hog,’ restaurants return
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