Sunday marks the second annual observance of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Organizers in Philadelphia are commemorating the end of slavery in the United States through art. NewsWakisha has the story.
Sunday marks the second annual observance of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Organizers in Philadelphia are commemorating the end of slavery in the United States through art.READ MORE:“I chose to do the arrangements of Charles Albert Tindley,” Bolden said.
Johnson is hosting their second Juneteenth Black music city awards this Sunday. This year, they are awarding up to $100,000 in grants to various artists throughout the city like Bolden.Residents Say Philadelphia Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup Would Be Great For Local Economy
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