Suburbs to mark Juneteenth with celebrations this weekend CityofAuroraIL ElginIL ihmec ElginPD elmhurst_u
Considered the longest-running African American holiday and observed June 19, Juneteenth marks the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure all enslaved people were freed. The troops' arrival came 2½ years after signing of the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery.
Additional speakers will address topics such as education, entrepreneurship, and equity in action. Attendees also will participate in activities teaching the value of self-advocacy and the importance of building a strong network of resources to support career and educational goals. Meals on the Move includes a Friday Fresh Market. Families will be provided take-home lunches every Friday, along with fruits and vegetables. No registration or identification is required.
Innovation DuPage, a business incubator/accelerator, partnered with the university to help launch the E-celerator and provide ideas for programming. The Elmhurst University Innovation Committee awarded a grant that helped cover the renovation costs. African American history Landmarks Illinois has donated the iconic Ebony Test Kitchen from the former Johnson Publishing Company Building in Chicago to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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