Juneteenth has long been a day of celebration. But it was only two years ago that it was recognized as a federal holiday. That same year, Cleveland was home to the first Juneteenth Freedom Fest.
CLEVELAND — It was 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring an end to slavery in the United States. But news traveled slowly then. It reached the last enslaved people in the country – in Galveston, Texas – two and a half years later, on June 19, 1865. We spoke with the Vice President of the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement at Case Western Reserve University, Robert Solomon, about the significance of the date.
The event returns for its third year this weekend, presented by MetroHealth, and bigger than ever. We spoke with the President & CEO of Karamu House, Tony Sias, a partner for the event. The weekend will be packed with live music, a celebration of black-owned businesses, and family-friendly fun and games. It also has corporate sponsorship.
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