June is national fresh fruit month. Street vendors of fresh fruit, particularly the sincere and engaging ones who set up in the same place, have historically become a part of communities.
June is national fresh fruit month. Street vendors of fresh fruit, particularly the sincere and engaging ones who set up in the same place, have historically become a part of communities.
During the Great Depression Juneteenth celebrations declined but the Civil Rights and Black Power movements of the 1960s and 70s revitalized the holiday in African American communities. Black history, educating people about African American contributions, and agitating for the advancement of African American needs (and sometimes for reparations) serves as the reason for the holiday, but down home cooking has attracted large crowds too.
