LEMON DROP | Juneteenth & the Legacy of John Conyers, Jr.
June 20, 2025
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LEMON DROP | Juneteenth & the Legacy of John Conyers, Jr.
Summary
For this special Juneteenth conversation, Don Lemon sits down with John Conyers III to reflect on the meaning of the day, the long fight for Black freedom, and the legacy of his father, the late Congressman John Conyers, one of the longest-serving members of Congress and a tireless advocate for civil rights.
From introducing the original bill to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday to pushing for reparations and justice reform, Rep. Conyers left behind a powerful legacy of progress. In this intimate and thoughtful interview, his son opens up about what that legacy means today and why the work is far from over.
A powerful reminder that Juneteenth is not just about history, but about the future we’re still building.
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