The Juneteenth celebrations in Monroe, Louisiana, have been in full swing, with a grand parade last week and more festivities planned for the coming days. The annual Juneteenth parade, featuring the Carroll High School Band, marched from Wossman High School…
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Brown: Juneteeth celebrations to include, family day in park
Juneteenth officially kicked off last week as the Metropolitan Black Chamber hosted three days of events in Monroe. The Black Chamber hosted an all-white party on Friday, June 2nd, followed by a mini-parade and River Walk activity the next day…
Parades, festivals, speakers highlight Monroe area Juneteenth celebration
Sarah McCoy Adakwue, first Black to attend ULM, will keynote Juneteenth program at Flowery Mount Baptist Church Friday night, June 18th. –Richwood Juneteenth Art Exhibition, Town of Richwood, Friday, June 17th, 10:45 to 3 p.m. –Richwood Juneteenth Parade 6 p.m.…