Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle

A bas-relief sculpture of the major civil rights lawyer represents the man who shaped modern Constitutional law.

Hosted by WHYY and NewCORE, the panel discussion sought to highlight the significant contributions made by these often unheralded figures.

Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday, and more about its history.