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Juneteenth Celebrations Mark End of Slavery Across Regions
The observance on June 19 marks the emancipation moment for enslaved people. Denver Five Points paraded for crowds of about 10,000 with a barbecue and performances. Galveston hosted a morning parade and Kempner Park barbecue as Juneteenth celebrations spread from Texas to the West. Local figures like Rev. Willie Williams and state Rep. Wilma Webb commented on ongoing equality while praising the day's significance. Memorials in Mexia recalled a tragic drowning incident on Lake Mexia in 1981.
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Nately Black
Five Points
Jimmy Witherspoon
Galveston
Texas
Kempner Park
Gordon Granger
U.S. Cavalry
Lincoln
Willie Williams
Albuquerque
N.M
Williams
Brenham
America
Wilma Webb
Colorado
Denver
Mexia
Lake Mexia
Booker T. Washington Emancipation Park