Cleveland - – In celebration of Juneteenth, the Buckeye Summer Soul Series in partnership with the NAACP Cleveland Branch, and Neighbor UP, will host a Juneteenth Celebration and NAACP Freedom Walk.
Local leaders came together to offer a day of celebration to honor and educate the community, as well as continuing the unity and pride of the African American culture.
On January 1st, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation freed the majority of those enslaved in the Confederacy. However, it was not until June 19th, 1865 that those in Texas, still enslaved in the Confederacy, were notified of their freedom. The day became commemorated as Juneteenth.
“Juneteenth couldn’t be more timely this year. This celebration of our arts, history, ingenuity, and collective resiliency is certain to instill hope and the spirit of possibility as we continue our fight for freedom,” says Julian Khan, lead organizer for the Juneteenth Celebration.
The event will begin with the Freedom Walk at 11am at Benedictine High school and will continue to the Art and Soul Park off Buckeye Road.
Then, activities including a Vendor village, voter registration, 2020 Census completion, various support resources for residents, live entertainment, giveaways, free food, arts & crafts and more will take place.
Precautions for COVID-19 will be in place, all participants must wear masks and practice physical distancing.
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