This year’s Juneteenth celebrations in Springfield include six days of events that highlight African American cultural contributions with live music events, art exhibitions, presentations, kids’ activities and more. Our annual Juneteenth issue looks at the origins of the holiday and how area organizations are expanding their outreach to share Black culture and history.
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This article appears in Juneteenth 2023.
