Her dad began the Juneteenth celebrations in their town. She's carrying on his legacy

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+ By Jasmyn Morris , Esther Honig For the latest StoryCorps, a descendant of the person who organized the first Juneteenth celebrations in Kansas City, Missouri, investigates his legacy.