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Philadelphia Juneteenth Musicfest and Parade (2017).

Freedom Fought | Freedom Won

Juneteenth is the oldest celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19th, 1865 (two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was in effect) that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. The celebration carries the an example of a thesis statement police brutality research questions connotation that until we’re all free, none of us are free.

Pennsylvania now permanently recognizes Juneteenth, as a state holiday. Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 signed legislation designating June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Pennsylvania.

"Juneteenth is an event that has a unique cultural and historical significance, both here in Philadelphia and across the country. The City is proud to partner with the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival," said Mayor James F. Kenney.

Note: The above description came from the event's About Juneteenth page.

In The News

The 3rd annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Musicfest and Parade - June 22 & 23, ABC-6, June 12, 2018.

Info

Facebook: @juneteenthphila
Online Store: Shop Black!
Volunteer: Join the Juneteenth Team!

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-{{toplink|url=http://juneteenthphilly.org/|name=juneteenthphilly.org}}[[File:JuneteenthMusicfestAndParade.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Philadelphia Juneteenth Musicfest and Parade.]]<blockquote>''Freedom Fought | Freedom Won''</blockquote>
+{{toplink|url=http://juneteenthphilly.org/|name=juneteenthphilly.org}}[[File:JuneteenthMusicfestAndParade.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Philadelphia Juneteenth Musicfest and Parade (2017).]]<blockquote>''Freedom Fought | Freedom Won''</blockquote>
-This year’s 2017 Universal Juneteenth Parade and Festival had '''more than 1,000 participants'''. In attendance were two kings from Ghana, a United States Congressman, two Pennsylvania Mayors, State Senators, State Representatives, the Philadelphia Police Chief, Prince Hall Masons and a host of Councilpersons and Dignitaries. Parade participants came from different states along the northeastern coast, from New York City to Washington D.C., to the delight of over 7,000 spectators for our second year.
+'''Juneteenth''' is '''the oldest celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States'''. It was on June 19th, 1865 (two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was in effect) that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. The celebration carries the an example of a thesis statement police brutality research questions connotation that until we’re all free, none of us are free.
-An overwhelming community outcry has led The Philadelphia Community of Leaders to announce for the third year '''The Philadelphia Juneteenth Musicfest and Parade'''. The event will take place from Friday, June 22nd to Saturday, June 23rd, 2018.
+Pennsylvania now permanently recognizes Juneteenth, as a state holiday. Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 signed legislation designating June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Pennsylvania.
-''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above description came from the event's [http://juneteenthphilly.org/philadelphia-junteenth-musicfest-parade/ Philadelphia Juneteenth Musicfest & Parade] page.
+"Juneteenth is an event that has a unique cultural and historical significance, both here in Philadelphia and across the country. The City is proud to partner with the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival," said Mayor James F. Kenney.
+''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above description came from the event's [https://juneteenthphilly.org/about/ About Juneteenth] page.
 ==In The News==
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 ==Info==
-*Twitter:&nbsp;[http://twitter.com/Phillyjuneteen1 @Phillyjuneteen1]
+*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/juneteenthphila @juneteenthphila]
+*Online Store:&nbsp;[http://juneteenthphilly.org/shop/ Shop Black!]
+*Volunteer:&nbsp;[https://juneteenthphilly.org/volunteers/ Join the Juneteenth Team!]
 ==See Also==
+*[[African Genesis Institute]]
 *[[Philadelphia Community of Leaders (PCOL)]]
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 [[Category:Issue-Slavery]]
 [[Category:Serves-African_Americans]]
+[[Category:Using-Volunteers]]
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+[[Contact Email::info@juneteenthphilly.org| ]]