Juneteenth
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Understanding Juneteenth
Like many Americans you may not be aware of the historical significance of June 19, 1986. You may have heard it suggested that Juneteenth should replace July 4 as the nation’s Independence Day or have wondered if only African Americans’ can celebrate the holiday.
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Town of Wadesboro holds inaugural Juneteenth celebration
WADESBORO — A solemn opening to Wadesboro’s first Juneteenth celebration, Francis Scott Key’s “National Anthem” rang out from the Wadesboro Courthouse at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 15.
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Morven Juneteenth celebration connects communities
MORVEN — Community members, residents and children gathered together to celebrate Juneteenth at Anson’s first “Unity Amongst the Communities: Juneteenth” event on June 19 at the Lemuel Center in Morven.
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Wingate to celebrate Juneteenth through dance
WADESBORO — Wingate University is preparing to celebrate Juneteenth through a free African dance event on Thursday, June 17 at the university’s McGee Theater.
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‘Hour of Power’ commemorates Juneteenth
WADESBORO — Black leaders in Anson County decided to celebrate this year’s Juneteenth virtually by hosting an online poetry slam called “An Hour of Power”.
