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Manhattan prepares for Juneteenth celebration


Manhattan prepares for Juneteenth celebration
May 12, 2021Manhattan
After a difficult year for everyone, the Manhattan Juneteenth celebration seems even more important than ever.
Sonya Baker, Chair of the planning committee, says this year’s event will kick off on Thursday, June 17 with a presentation from Phil Dixon. Dixon is a co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City and is the author of nine books. The presentation from Dixon will be at the Frederick Douglass Recreation Complex beginning at 6:30PM.
Friday night festivities will include a night of jazz music and arts in the park. Baker tells KMAN that local saxophonist, JahVelle Rhone, will open the night beginning at 7:30PM at the City Park. Following Rhone will be a musical performance featuring Julian Vaughn who has had two number ones on the Billboards. ....

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