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Cobb County Branch of the NAACP invites everyone to celebrate Juneteenth Saturday, June 19, in Glover Park on the Marietta Square. The free cultural festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and feature live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors, face painting, food, a health fair and free health screenings. Masks are recommended. If you are interested in being a vendor or volunteering, contact the Cobb NAACP at 770-425-5757.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of end of slavery. Dating back to 1865, it was June 19 when Union soldiers led by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and all enslaved people were free. This was two and a half years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The celebration of June 19 was coined “Juneteenth” and grew with more participation from descendants. Juneteenth today celebrates African American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures.
For information: Visit the Cobb NAACP website.
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