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print Juneteenth Festival WILMINGTONJuneteenth celebrates freedom from slavery. More people attended the festivities which brought out the true meaning of Juneteenth. Juanita Fennel says, It brings our community together as one and it lets us know that this is like freedom day for us that we all can come together both black and white.Overall, organizers were pleased with Saturdays turnout, but hope next years Juneteenth is bigger and better. If you would like to help out or have ideas for next years Juneteenth you can contact Marsha GrahamAli at 9103711610. For more information about the history, go to www. juneteenth.
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Out of respect for Black culture, year old Elnita Jones made sure she got front row seat at the parade.I have the respect and the love for everything that has to do with our culture.But sadly, She and the few that came out were disappointed at the lack of participation along the curb. discuss print Juneteenth Festival WILMINGTONJuneteenth celebrates freedom from slavery. Juneteenth Festival Submitted by Tim Pulliam on 639pm. READ MORE News New Hanover County News Juneteenth email this story printerfriendly version Jones was hoping the parade would be educational.
More people attended the festivities which brought out the true meaning of Juneteenth. Juanita Fennel says, It brings our community together as one and it lets us know that this is like freedom day for us that we all can come together both black and white.Overall, organizers were pleased with Saturdays turnout, but hope next years Juneteenth is bigger and better. If you would like to help out or have ideas for next years Juneteenth you can contact Marsha GrahamAli at 9103711610. For more information about the history, go to www. juneteenth.
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