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Both events will include picking up debris, raking leaves, trimming and disposing of tree limbs, leaf blowing, edging graves and bushes, and lawn mowing.
In honor of Juneteenth, here are some options for how you can observe the holiday by making monetary donations to some very historical places in the Houston area that could use your support.
To Shelby Stewart, Juneteenth represents the enduring legacy of Yates — and a reminder of that there's so much more progress to be made.
Emancipation Park presents 149th Juneteenth Celebration All events are subject to change due to weather or other concerns. Please check with the venue or organization to ensure an event is taking place as scheduled. Photo courtesy of Emancipation Park Conservancy Emancipation Park Conservancy will present a virtual programming and interactive activities for the Juneteenth holiday. Juneteenth is the oldest known U.S. celebration of the end of slavery and commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that slaves were emancipated in Texas. The theme this year is "Freedom and Justice," acknowledging ...
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Emancipation Park has a history to tell Kennedi Robinson, Texas Southern University Published: Tags: Emancipation Park (TSU) Located in the heart of Third Ward in Houston, Emancipation Park stands proudly as a monument for all African Americans, reflecting the revitalization and resilience of its founders. The park enables individuals to connect to and reflect on the culture of African Americans in their own community. It represents the sacrifices and commitment to remembrance for a very important time in history. In 1872, the Rev. Jack Yates, of Antioch Baptist and Trinity Methodist Epi...