Wawa Welcome America Kicks Off Series Of Juneteenth Celebrations In Philadelphia On Saturday
Organizers say they're also excited to have a Juneteenth component to the festivities.
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Organizers say they're also excited to have a Juneteenth component to the festivities.
America is marking Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the first time ever.
Mayor Jim Kenney said Juneteenth is a day to learn the truth about the American story and the emancipation of slaves.
The holiday commemorates the ending of slavery in America.
The measures passed the Democrat-led Legislature and head next to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who earlier indicated he supports both bills.
They want African American studies to be a mandatory graduation requirement.
Philadelphia this week joined other cities that have designated Juneteenth as an official holiday.
Although it's virtual, for now, opening the museum on Juneteenth was deliberate.
Despite the pandemic, cities are finding ways to celebrate Juneteenth.
The holiday commemorates the ending of slavery in America.
Juneteenth is the oldest celebrating commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Wednesday was the 154th anniversary of Juneteenth, commemorating the abolition of slavery in 1865.
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Elkins Park, Montgomery County, held a festival in the day's honor, complete with a barbecue, local shop vendors and music.
Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, takes place on June 19th, but Saturday folks are celebrating the 148th anniversary of the holiday in Germantown.
Juneteenth, the observance of the end of slavery in America, will be celebrated at a number of venues throughout Philadelphia this weekend.
