All Red Everything: Juneteenth Food Traditions

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Juneteenth food traditions
Join Elita Adjei as we learn about Juneteenth food traditions.

LOS ANGELES -- Being from Houston, Texas, Elita Adjei learned to celebrate Juneteenth the way her grandparents and their parents before them had--with food and family. Join us as we dive into some of her favorite childhood recipes, why red food is a Juneteenth tradition, and different ways each and every one of us can respect and honor this important holiday.

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