Brewer Honors Juneteenth with Civil Rights Advocate Jim Varner's Powerful Message of Hope

Brewer honors Juneteenth with civil rights advocate Jim Varner's powerful message of hope

At Brewer's 22nd Juneteenth ceremony, Jim Varner, who once walked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., shared a message of hope and unity.

Freedom Park in Brewer hosts 22nd Juneteenth ceremony

BREWER -- Around 11 a.M. Friday morning, people gathered in Chamberlain Freedom Park in Brewer for its 22nd annual celebration of Juneteenth, one of the most important dates in U.S. History.

Brewer celebrates historic advocate at 22nd Juneteenth event

BDN reporters help make the Bangor region a better place by holding officials accountable and shining a light. Your donation can help raise $60,000 this spring to support our reporting. Make a donation now. James Varner held up his hand, pointed to the skin of his palm and asked the crowd to tell him what they saw. “See my five fingers. Imagine it holding yours. Does my brown hand feel like your hand?” Varner asked the crowd. The 92-year-old dro…