As we prepare to celebrate Juneteenth on Sunday, a group of young women is planning to share the message of freedom all year long
Contestants showed off their talents and smarts, and answered some tough questions for the judges.
The winners will go on to serve the community throughout the year, and spread the message and history of Juneteenth.Queen Evans is Lil' Miss Juneteenth.Fennell, who attends the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, studies mechanical engineering."I think sometimes there's too much of a separation, it's not just Black versus White, or Black versus Brown," she says."Everyone needs to be involved to truly grow our community.
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