LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The annual Juneteenth Lima celebration took place on Saturday. Residents gathered downtown to celebrate Black history, cul…
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Dr. Jessica Johnson, an Ohio State University English professor, delivered a lecture at OSU Lima during Black History Month, highlighting the history and significance of Juneteenth.
On February 22nd, the holiday celebrated the birthday of the first president George Washington up until 1968. Then Congress made the third Monday of February the federal holiday which would include Abraham Lincoln who was also born in this month. From there the holiday grew to celebrate all who became commander in chief.