Chicago will be celebrating Juneteenth in a big way over the coming days.
The not for profit works with dozens of churches and community groups to provide support as well as educational and employment pathways to the trades, technology and other careers."We believe in praying for the police department, our youth, our community, bringing the West Side, the South Side, the East Side together," said Annie Smith, Angel of God Resources Center executive director.
The grill was sizzling at the first ever event where there were games and entertainment along with several local Black-owned businesses. There will be three days of festivities marking Juneteenth, which is short for June 19, now a federal, state, county and city holiday. Also known as Jubilee Day and Liberation Day, it's the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas finally learned they were free.
The celebration will continue throughout the weekend and conclude on Juneteenth with a youth appreciation program and a food giveaway.
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