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Juneteenth Jamboree

Juneteenth Jamboree: Spotlight on Unsung Heroes

Explore the lives of African American heroes from Texas history.

06/15/2017

Juneteenth Jamboree

Juneteenth Jamboree: Spotlight on Unsung Heroes

Season 2017 Episode 1 | 25m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

Explore the lives of African American heroes from Texas history.

Explore the lives of African American heroes from Texas history. Meet Mary E. Branch, an innovative educator who was responsible for bringing Tillotson College out of the Great Depression and into a flourishing future. Learn about Jacob Fontaine, who played an historical role in the founding of the University of Texas. Plus, the surprising history behind The Yellow Rose of Texas.

06/15/2017

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Juneteenth Jamboree is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS

Juneteenth Jamboree is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.

Juneteenth Jamboree

Juneteenth Jamboree: Spotlight on Unsung Heroes

Season 2017 Episode 1 | 25m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

Explore the lives of African American heroes from Texas history. Meet Mary E. Branch, an innovative educator who was responsible for bringing Tillotson College out of the Great Depression and into a flourishing future. Learn about Jacob Fontaine, who played an historical role in the founding of the University of Texas. Plus, the surprising history behind The Yellow Rose of Texas.

06/15/2017

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