The 'Juneteenth Freedom Celebration' covered several city blocks with food, vendors and performances.
“This neighborhood has been gentrified after redevelopment. We lost a lot of our African American community and businesses. So, we just want to celebrate black people that we are still here,” Harris said.
Organizers said the Juneteenth freedom celebration commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and highlights culture and progress.“I grew up here. So to be able to give back to this community means everything. Running into family members, childhood friends, it means a lot,” said Sandy Clark with Sir Hands Street Foodz.
About 10,000 people were expected for rides, vendors, a car show, performances and health information and more. A day that mixed history with the promise of the future.
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