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Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery
NEWTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE, JUN 20 – Newton's Hyde Community Center hosted cultural performances and historical commemorations, highlighting Juneteenth's significance as a federal holiday established in 2021.
- On Friday, June 20, Port St. Lucie's Tradition Square hosted a community dance finale with drone visuals, organized by the Boys & Girls Clubs and the city.
- Driven by Juneteenth’s significance, the Boys & Girls Clubs and Port St. Lucie partnered to host activities celebrating Black history, unity, and resilience for all ages.
- Featuring performances by Sul Universal, SWAAG Band, and a quote from Armstead, the event showcased local talent and community leadership.
- The community gathering drew diverse groups, fostering intergenerational unity as a bridge between history and hope, reflecting strong local cohesion.
- The Port St. Lucie celebration concluded with Luna Lite’s drone show, supported by city funding for the Mobile Club outreach serving all ages, highlighting ongoing community engagement.
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Black Business Leaders Feted at Juneteenth Event
The Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce held its annual "The Art of Black Business 2025 Juneteenth Awards Ceremony" to recognize the contributions of Black business leaders and advocates in the National Capital area, including Kristina Noell, Amanda Stephenson, Yusef Henriques, and Legacy Award winners B. Doyle Mitchell Jr. and Denise Rolark Barnes. The post Black Business Leaders Feted at Juneteenth Event appeared first on The Washingt…
Greenville celebrates Juneteenth at Lomax-Hannon
Hundreds of residents gathered at Lomax-Hannon College in Greenville on Thursday, June 19, for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration. Organized by local resident Tammie Rice, the festive event went off without a hitch despite a rainy afternoon that failed to dampen community spirit. “I really wanted to educate the community and make them aware of the history of Juneteenth and just give the community a chance to come together,” Rice said. “I think it …
Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church hosts Juneteenth celebration with NAACP and Fulton Human Rights Commission
Columbia Mo. (KMIZ) Today, the Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church held a Juneteenth celebration in collaboration with the NAACP Fulton Chapter and the City of Fulton Human Rights Commission. The celebration featured live entertainment, inspirational speakers, and face painting for children. Attendees gathered to hear respected community leaders emphasize the importance of honoring the holiday. One of the speakers, D-Markus Thomas-Brown, Adm…
Utahns wrap up Juneteenth celebrations with vigil, focusing on change
SALT LAKE CITY To close out the month of Juneteenth celebrations, the Project Success Coalition hosted a healing and reconciliation vigil.Betty Sawyer, the executive director of the Project Success Coalition, said the event has many different purposes.The trauma that has occurred because of racism, the hardship, the heartache, the division, all of those things, and for us to just pause and recognize that, Sawyer said.Not only that, but they say …
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