What should you be reading this Juneteenth?

Two Chicago-area bookworms weigh in with their recommendations.

Juneteenth Ralph Ellison FINAL
Verlean Singletary and Nzingha Nommo both recommend "Juneteenth" by Ralph Ellison. Penguin Random House LLC
Juneteenth Ralph Ellison FINAL
Verlean Singletary and Nzingha Nommo both recommend "Juneteenth" by Ralph Ellison. Penguin Random House LLC

What should you be reading this Juneteenth?

Two Chicago-area bookworms weigh in with their recommendations.

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Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and has evolved into a celebration of Black music, arts, literature and culture.

In honor of the federal holiday, Reset checks in with two Black bookstore owners to hear their Juneteenth must-reads.

GUESTS: Verlean Singletary, owner of Da Book Joint

Nzingha Nommo, owner of Afriware Books