About Juneteenth
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
Juneteenth marked the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in the last Southern holdout state, Texas, on June 19, 1865. Slaves in Texas were told on that day that they were free. • This announcement was preceded by President Abraham Lincoln who issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, as the nation approached it
Juneteenth marked the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in the last Southern holdout state, Texas, on June 19, 1865. Slaves in Texas were told on that day that they were free. • This announcement was preceded by President Abraham Lincoln who issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, as the nation approached its third year of bloody civil war. The proclamation declared "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free." • It was two and a half years later that slaves in Texas were informed. They stopped work, and held a celebration that is now became known as Juneteenth Independence Day.
Current Day
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
On June 17, 2021, President Joseph Biden signed into law a bill that created Juneteenth as a federal holiday in America.
•With the advent of Juneteenth Independence Day, community leaders and fellow African Americans in Lake County have convened the Juneteenth Commission and are collaborating to host a county wide Juneteenth Celebration a
On June 17, 2021, President Joseph Biden signed into law a bill that created Juneteenth as a federal holiday in America.
•With the advent of Juneteenth Independence Day, community leaders and fellow African Americans in Lake County have convened the Juneteenth Commission and are collaborating to host a county wide Juneteenth Celebration and Festival this upcoming 2022 Juneteenth.
•The event will host a parade, and extensive Black Expo, Performance Stage, a Gospel Concert, a Prayer Breakfast and a capstone Fireworks Display.
Festival Benefits
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Festival Benefits
Day of Celebration and Reflection as we celebration Juneteenth - The freedom of African Americans
Events include a Parade in North Chicago, Black Expo in Waukegan, Gospel Concert and a Prayer Breakfast.
- Youth in the community will showcase their talents through marching bands, drill teams, sound stage, and community leadership projects
Day of Celebration and Reflection as we celebration Juneteenth - The freedom of African Americans
Events include a Parade in North Chicago, Black Expo in Waukegan, Gospel Concert and a Prayer Breakfast.
- Youth in the community will showcase their talents through marching bands, drill teams, sound stage, and community leadership projects associated with the three-day festival.
- There will be ongoing Violence Prevention programming during and after the event.
- There will be health and wellness screening presented by regional health institutions.
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A Sneek Peak at Juneteenth
Here is a quick overview of why we will produce a Juneteenth Festival in Lake County.
Events
Saturday, June 18th
Juneteenth Parade, Black Expo and Sound Stage
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
North Chicago and Waukegan
Saturday, June 18th
Juneteenth Parade, Black Expo and Sound Stage
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
North Chicago and Waukegan
Sunday, June 19th
Gospel Concert
5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Grayslake
Event Details
Sunday, June 19th
Gospel Concert
Hosted by DeLeon Richards-Sheffield, The Chicago Mass Choir, First Corinthian MB Church, CLC Gospel Choir
5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Grayslake
Monday, June 20th
County-Wide Prayer Breakfast
9:00 am
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Noon
Mundelein, Zion
Event Details
Monday, June 20th
County-Wide Prayer Breakfast
Celebrating The African American Pioneers of Lake County
9:00 am
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Noon
Mundelein, Zion
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