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Community members gathered on Massachusetts Street and in South Park Saturday for the annual Juneteenth parade and a celebration filled with dancing, food and live entertainment.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Hundreds gathered in South Park this evening for the first day of the Juneteenth celebration, featuring essay readings from two Lawrence high school students.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Juneteenth celebration will span two days this year, bringing food, music, a parade, tours of Underground Railroad sites and community activities.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence Juneteenth organization is now accepting submissions to its contest for young writers. Winners will be featured at the community event this summer.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Community members from Lawrence and beyond headed downtown Saturday for the annual Juneteenth celebration of Black liberation, heritage and independence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
An annual Lawrence event will celebrate Juneteenth with Underground Railroad site tours, a parade, food trucks, live music and family fun.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Five annual Lawrence and Douglas County events have been selected to receive a portion of $24,000 in funds from the Heritage Conservation Council.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence Juneteenth organization is hoping to empower youth voices through a creative contest. Winners will be featured at this year’s celebration.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Stephen Wanjohi and his family had a table at the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration Saturday where they were promoting their local businesses, including the kids’ handmade bracelets. As Father’s Day is recognized Sunday, we interviewed three Black fathers about their life challenges and joyful moments.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Community advocate Sheryl Sanders said her mother used to say, “You cannot have a sense of self unless you put yourself into the service of others.” She and others gathered downtown Saturday for the annual Juneteenth celebration.
