PBS NewsHour

June 19, 2022 - PBS News Weekend full episode

June 19, 2022 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Juneteenth's evolution into a national holiday

6m 4s

Monday will be the second time Juneteenth is a federal holiday. The day honors the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans, but some people are still figuring out how to best mark the holiday. John Yang spoke with two organizers about Juneteenth’s meaning.

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    Glass artist takes inspiration from the Arizona desert

    S2022 E173 - 5m 51s

    In the desert of Arizona, you can visit one of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright's homes. But for the past few months, the site has also been home to an installation by glass artist, Dale Chihuly. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks at how the work of these two artists came together among the rugged landscape.

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    NPR's Scott Simon reflects on fatherhood and lessons learned

    S2022 E173 - 7m 21s

    Few people have spoken as honestly and openly about the joys and challenges of fatherhood as Scott Simon, author and host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday. For Father's Day, Geoff Simon spoke with Simon to gain his perspectives on being a dad.

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