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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2024
Page
8
The Mini Page outlines Juneteenth from Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation through Maj. Gen. Granger's 1865 Galveston declaration, noting Texas freedom for 250,000 enslaved people and the evolving celebration across eras and states. It invites discussion on how readers will observe the day.
Lincoln's order declares all enslaved people in designated states and parts of states free and mandates recognition and protection of freedom by the U.S. government. It urges nonviolence except in self defense and recommends fair wages for labor.
The library hosts online resources and displays featuring Natasha Tripplett's On the Web piece and Alliah L. Agostini's The Juneteenth Story. These works explore Juneteenth themes and the end of slavery in the United States.
Michael asks for timing, and Michelle answers March as the best time to hold a parade highlighting a playful exchange about planning a public event.
Community notices call for Juneteenth events featuring local leaders, cultural programs, and public gatherings. Plans include parades, ceremonies, and educational activities to commemorate freedom and heritage across venues in town.
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