The Indiana County NAACP announced that the celebration of freedom/emancipation day known as Juneteenth will once again be celebrated this year.
Juneteenth represents one of the most important moments in the nation – when Texas became the last state in the country to end legalized slavery. Juneteenth also became a federal holiday last year on June 17th and its recognized across all 50 states, with some even offering it as a paid holiday.
This year’s theme is “Stronger Together: Community Unity, Meeting the Future Now,” and a commemorative cookout that’s spanned more than 25 years will return to Indiana County.
In a news release, the Indiana County NAACP says that the overall aim is to foster relationships to help build a more inclusive community that “supports our overall survival as a caring society.” The cookout will be educational and informative while promoting community involvement, but it will also be relaxing, encouraging and interactive.
Those interested can register by clicking here, or those interested can go to eventbrite.com and search “Indiana County NAACP Juneteenth Celebration.
This year’s celebration will be on June 15 from 5-8 p.m. at Mack Park.
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