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Hundreds of Chattanoogans celebrated Juneteenth on Monday, parading down M.L. King Boulevard before settling at Miller Park for a gala celebrating hip-hop history.
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Black Tennessee lawmakers fielded questions about third grade retention, juvenile justice and marijuana from Hamilton County residents at a town hall meeting Thursday.
Juneteenth, celebrated June 19, marks the day in 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas, 2 1/2 years after President Abraham Lincoln's order freeing slaves in the Confederate States.
The Unity Group of Chattanooga is gearing up to celebrate a momentous milestone in the history of hip-hop, as it hosts its Juneteenth 2023 Gala. This year's event will mark the 50th Anniversary of the influential music genre and promises to be a grand affair. The festivities will take place on Monday, June 19th, in the vibrant setting of Miller Park.