Democracy Dies in Darkness
For Juneteenth, this hibiscus red drink is steeped in history
Sorrel (Caribbean Red Drink)
BySunyatta Amen
Food and drink play an essential role in independence celebrations the world over. For many Black Americans, Independence Day is celebrated on June 19, or “Juneteenth” — the day in 1865 when residents of Galveston, Texas,learned that slavery in the United States had been abolished, two months after the end of the Civil War and 2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Today’s Juneteenth celebrations take place everywhere: backyards, parks, as well as at large festivals and parades. AndCongress finally got in on the action last year, declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday.
