• JUNETEENTH IN GALVESTON, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. S2 EP # 11 BRANDON LEVIAS mp3

  • Jun 19 2024
  • Duración: 28 m
  • Podcast

JUNETEENTH IN GALVESTON, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. S2 EP # 11 BRANDON LEVIAS mp3

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  • In this engaging episode of "Juneteenth in Galveston, Where it All Began," host Cornelia Harris Banks introduces Brandon Levias, an active community member and event planner. Brandon shares his journey from growing up in Orange, Texas to his significant involvement in organizing Juneteenth festivities in Galveston through his business, Luminosity Event Services, and other community efforts. He goes into detail about his role in orchestrating various activities, from Family Fun Days to the Emancipation March, highlighting the historical and cultural importance of these events. Furthermore, Brandon speaks about his lineage, including notable relatives such as the famous boxer Jack Johnson, and emphasizes the deep historical connections of his family to the region. This episode also covers the involvement of prominent figures like Attorney Benjamin Crump and the collective efforts of the Galveston United Juneteenth Alliance. The episode concludes with an emotional reflection on the significance of Juneteenth to not only the local community but also to the broader narrative of American history and civil rights.
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