Juneteenth Festival this Saturday celebrates freedom, new national holiday
By Christopher Harris Commonwealth Journal Jun 17, 2021 Last year, things were different. The situations involving individuals like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor made for a solemn and unsettled mood. Voices to be heard, things to be said. Somerset held a charette in observance of Juneteenth â a public gathering to work things out, discuss important issues, and work together for a solution. But to everything there is a season. Last year's Juneteenth was a season for somber reflection. This year is a season for joy. This Saturday, Somerset will play host to its first Juneteen...
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