“We've got three artists who do different things, but they all have a really great spirit, and that's why we've been aimed at capturing the spirit,” said Sally Windle, executive director of ArtSpace Lima. “So when you come in, you're going to see lots of information, lots of styles, lots of stories, but a great, great show.”
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LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The annual Juneteenth Lima celebration took place on Saturday. Residents gathered downtown to celebrate Black history, cul…
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“Something that people need to learn and understand is what it really means to celebrate this,” said Marc Wright, Juneteenth Committee Chair. “It's unity. It's education, you know, so and all about, you know, learning about what happened. How can we grow? How can we all be in this world together? And, you know, just love each other at the end of the day.”
The countdown is on for the big Juneteenth celebration in Downtown Lima, including a parade this year!
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.
FINDLAY (WLIO) - The Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center presented "Juneteenth Freedom Day."
Kids are giving back and learning more about the importance of Juneteenth. To help commemorate the holiday, a group of teens and volunteers worked in the flower beds at Albert Peterson's home. But before they got their hands dirty, they learned more about the history of the holiday, which is also known as Freedom Day, because it marks the final group of slaves in Texas to learn that the emancipation proclamation was signed by Abraham Lincoln, ending slavery.
In an effort to reach more people and share information on a variety of topics, the Mercy Health St. Rita's Community Impact Team has been holding events. On Wednesday, they were sharing the story of Juneteenth with other members of the Mercy Health team and the public.
The Mercy Health Saint Rita's Community Impact Team is getting ready for several upcoming events for area residents. The first will be tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19th, as they observe "Juneteenth." There will be activities that will allow time for reflection, celebration, and education. They will be located just outside the medical center's cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the public is invited to attend.