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Racine and Burlington to celebrate Juneteenth Day June 19

Official celebrations of the Juneteenth holiday are planned in the City of Racine and in Burlington, coming up in a little more than two weeks. ....

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Here's what's planned in Racine and Burlington to celebrate Juneteenth this month

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'It's a new day' | Racine native continues his success story with governor's pardon

RACINE â Anton House, a Racine native whose life has been an achievement in recovery and restoration, is now celebrating a new milestone: redemption.
The 41-year-old man has risen from a rough-and-tumble life on the streets to earning a Ph.D. and becoming a college professor.
On Friday, he attained another important goal when he received a pardon from Gov. Tony Evers for a drug conviction that had followed him around for 20 years. The pardon reflects that House has turned his life around and deserves to have certain rights restored, including the right to run for public office.
Contacted in Maryland, where he now lives, House called the governorâs act of forgiveness âan honor and a privilege,â and said it would allow him to enjoy a restored status of full citizenship. ....

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Rev. Al Sharpton slated guest speaker at local MLK celebration

Sharpton will appear virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional speakers include: Racine Mayor Cory Mason, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Gateway Technical College President Dr. Bryan Albrecht, Racine Police Chief Art Howell, basketball star and philanthropist Caron Butler and local faith leaders.
The event will include a wreath laying ceremony at the statue of King.
Lisa Parham, of the Racine Mirror, organizes the yearly event on the birthday of King.
She pointed out Sharpton was bringing a message of hope and inspiration to Racine, rather than addressing the community because there had been a murder or some other event that sometimes captures the attention of the nation. ....

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