Communities across Northeast Louisiana are gearing up for a weekend of celebrations and remembrance as the nation observes Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which gained national recognition as a federal holiday…
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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.…