Every time you left a Juneteenth celebration, you took with you new stories, new...
Laven Jackson, 5, smiles with a Juneteenth sticker on his nose during an unveiling event by City of Galveston of new signage that will be installed on the highway entering the Island to recognize its place as the birthplace of Juneteenth on Friday, June 16, 2023 in Galveston.was like planning a birthday party or hosting a family reunion.
In 2020, during a national outcry for justice, awareness of Juneteenth reached an all-time high: An increasing number of companies, including Vox Media, Twitter and Square, began to observe June 19 as a permanent company holiday. Today, the day continues to feel timely and relevant as ever, a reminder that freedom is still long overdue.
The 30-minute route would lead us to the park, where bounce houses, horseback riding, basketball courts and a swimming pool waited for the children. The adults and elders would congregate around the stage or browse through the vendors, debating what makes someone a true Christian and spreading neighborhood gossip. At 2 p.m., lunch was served, led by a grace, carried by guest speakers and concluded with tons of hugs and kisses from people who somehow were related to you.
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