Juneteenth, a Black holiday here in America, is coming up this Saturday, the 20th of June.
Although President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on September 2, 1862, the state of Texas remained a slave state until June 19th, 1865. Juneteenth symbolizes change in America and should mean a lot of every American citizen. If anything, America is a nation known for change and making the seeminlg impossible possible. On July 4th all Americans celebrate our independence. As a young black woman who knows where she came from and where she is going, this is another Independence celebration for me and for the black community across the country.
I received the honor of being invited to ride in the Freedom Parade here in Portland, Oregon. It takes place on MLK between NE Jarret & NE Knott streets starting at 11 am. The parade ends at my alma mater, Jefferson High School on N. Killingsworth between N. Kerby & N. Commercial streets. I'd love to see all my Portlanders there to celebrate this very important American Holiday.
After the parade, I'll be speaking at the downtown Park Blocks on SW Jefferson for the unveiling of our new Abraham Lincoln statue!!! Again, it's such an honor I can't wait to attend!
Another event I'll be attending is the Good in the (Neighbor) Hood celebration. It's a small fair/festival held on Saturday June 27th and Sunday June 28th. My family and I have enjoyed this annual summer event since I was a young child and I recommend it to everyone! Good food, the best music in town, clothing, jewelry, and more!
There will be a parade on MLK blvd beforehand that I will be apart of!
I hope to see everyone there!
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