Where To Celebrate Juneteenth Sources: GEAYA, Visit Austin Juneteenth is a family affair. Families come together to eat, laugh and enjoy each other’s company. We are sharing some ideas on where you might celebrate: Juneteeth Parade 2022 The parade will be held on June 18 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Location: Britton, Durst, Howard, Spence Bldg. (Chestnut House) 1183 Chestnut Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702. … Continue reading Where To Celebrate Juneteenth
Damita Miller-Shanklin From the June Issue 2022 “If the cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail. Because the goal of America is freedom, abused and scorned tho’ we may be, our destiny is tied up with America’s destiny.”- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader June is a month of celebration and remembrance. Our ancestors withstood … Continue reading Viewpoint
Stanford The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Marting Luther King, Jr birthday is celebrated on January 15th. His birthday is remembered through oratory presentations, parades, and other events. It’s a time the community comes together to reflect on how Dr. King fought for our rights and freedoms. When you see photos of Dr. King, he is surrounded by men he trusted and … Continue reading Celebrating Maude Ballou
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Damita Miller-Shanklin, Writer The year 2021 is winding down and we are preparing to welcome in 2022. I don’t know about you, but it’s hard to believe this year is wrapping up. I thought before I move on to next year I would look back at where I felt my time was well spent. Have you thought about your time and where it went this … Continue reading Time Well Spent
