"Homecoming, church picnics, fish fries - they all share the same music, food and cadence as Juneteenth," said Nicole Taylor, author of 'Watermelon and Red Birds'.
My parents moved from Korea to the US in the 70s. I was raised by a community of immigrants.
Being raised alongside other children of immigrants was so special, fostering a rich cultural connection that was deeply intertwined with family and food practices.