Juneteenth commemorates the day in June 18 65 when the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom. The news came two years after the Emancipation Proclamation and six months after Congress passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, formally abolishing slavery.
Members of the Northeast Community Coalition and their partners are inviting everyone to join them on Saturday, June 22, near the Alston-Massenburg Center at 416 North Taylor Street for the Freedom March at 12:15 p.m. followed by an afternoon of celebrating with food and friendship.
The free event will include a Kids Zone, vendors, food, games, music, dancing and giveaways.
