Juneteenth marks the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.
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Young Professionals of Color kicked off a week of events on Saturday, celebrating Juneteenth in Harrisburg. After a day of conference discussions on Black history, homeownership and business development at Harrisburg Area Community College, attendees gathered at The National Civil War Museum to hear a lineup of speakers. The keynote speaker was CNN and Fox News commentator Marc Lamont Hill.
Juneteenth, a federal holiday on June 19, marks the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.June 11 - Interfaith Church service at Greater Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchJune 14 - Black Performance Arts Showcase at Narcisse Theatre, 312 Chestnut St.June 17 - UPMC Healthy Harrisburg kickoff, Soldier’s Grove and Juneteenth concert at XL LiveJune 19 - Juneteenth Press Conference with PA Legislative Black Caucus, Leroy Irvis Building.
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