The Beat with Mike Wesson

The Beat with Mike Wesson


Eighth of August, Another Reason To Celebrate

August 03, 2022

In recent years, Juneteenth has grown from an obscure regional Texas festival to a national holiday. In the meantime, other similar Emancipation Days are still observed around the country on unique days.

One is Eighth of August, which takes place in parts of western Kentucky and Tennessee. Historian Dr. Nancy Dawson helps us further unpack the heritage, and the present day status of this celebration.

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