NAACP hosts Arts and Education Contest in honor of Juneteenth

NAACP hosts Arts and Education Contest in honor of Juneteenth

On Saturday, families gathered to celebrate Juneteenth in a powerful and creative way; through the voices and visions of young people in the community.The Dr. H. Boyd Hall NAACP Corpus Christi Branch hosted its Juneteenth Arts and Education Contest, inviting youth to illustrate what Juneteenth means to them and why it matters. The event featured student created artwork, poetry, and music honoring the historic day and its continued relevance. The…

Juneteenth Deserves the Same Reverence as the Fourth of July - The Baltimore Times

As the country approaches another Fourth of July—its annual celebration of independence—there is another patriotic milestone that deserves equal attention: Juneteenth. While fireworks, parades, and patriotic songs fill the streets on July 4, a quieter and more profound celebration takes place just two weeks earlier. Juneteenth, observed on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 […] The post Juneteenth Deserves the Same Reverence as the Fourth of …