June 17, 2026
Bren Sheriff
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Happy Juneteenth!!!
Unless you grew up in Texas the concept of Juneteenth as a holiday was not a part of your experience growing up. Being from Tennessee I did not learn about Juneteenth until my most beloved friend, Margaret McCrumby, affectionately called Muff, shared with me the delight she experienced as a child growing up in Fort Worth. Texas in the 30’s and 40’s. Her whole countenance changed when she relayed the many stories retrieved from her memories of Juneteenth Celebrations. Her reflections were always about the wonderful experiences of food, entertainment, gifts, a day off from work, and a feeling of both the white and Black community coming together to celebrate that holiday as a unified community.