The City of Burlington hosted its 4th annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday. The federal holiday is typically recognized on June 19th and commemorates the day slaves in Galveston, Texas were freed by Union soldiers several years after the Civil War. At the event, you could find live music, local vendors, and a bouncy house to name a few of the many activities. “It’s wonderful because this is an event for everybody, it is honoring and specifically centered on Black Americans, but we’re all involved in all the history that makes America,” said, “Phet Keomanyvanh, the Interim Racial Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Office director The event also included a gospel brunch earlier in the day and painting inclusion-themed murals over graffiti on Church St. “It’s in turn just really beautifying and making the city a lot more artful,” said Keomanyvanh Those participating in the festivities said they’re appreciative of these efforts in Burlington. “Having something like this and putting resources, time into a project. This to me speaks to the devotion that we have to creating a space that is welcoming to people in marginalized communities and identities,” said 00 Alicia Hill.
The City of Burlington hosted its 4th annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday.
The federal holiday is typically recognized on June 19th and commemorates the day slaves in Galveston, Texas were freed by Union soldiers several years after the Civil War.
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At the event, you could find live music, local vendors, and a bouncy house to name a few of the many activities.
“It’s wonderful because this is an event for everybody, it is honoring and specifically centered on Black Americans, but we’re all involved in all the history that makes America,” said, “Phet Keomanyvanh, the Interim Racial Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Office director
The event also included a gospel brunch earlier in the day and painting inclusion-themed murals over graffiti on Church St.
“It’s in turn just really beautifying and making the city a lot more artful,” said Keomanyvanh
Those participating in the festivities said they’re appreciative of these efforts in Burlington.
“Having something like this and putting resources, time into a project. This to me speaks to the devotion that we have to creating a space that is welcoming to people in marginalized communities and identities,” said 00 Alicia Hill.
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