RACINE — Alderman Samuel Peete has proposed a budget amendment to recognize Juneteenth Day at the local level by making it a city holiday. Alderman Samuel Peete – “Juneteenth Day should be a holiday for employees of the City of Racine,” Peete said. “This amendment demonstrates to all that Racine is an equitable city for […]
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Juneteenth flag flies at City Hall in Racine on June 19
CITY OF RACINE — On Juneteenth Day, in the City of Racine, the Juneteenth flag is flying at City Hall, 730 Washington Ave. The flag that represents Freedom Day is flying directly under the American flag. It too is red, white, and blue and tells the story of Juneteenth Day. Seated below “Old Glory,” the […]
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Gov. Evers flies Juneteenth flag at Wisconsin State Capitol through June 19
MADISON — For the fourth year in a row, the Juneteenth flag is flying over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #205 making the flag present now until sunset on June 19. “Today, we celebrate the hard-fought and hard-won progress we have made—progress made possible by the efforts of visionary leaders and […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Juneteenth Day celebrations and parade, Slumberland Rentals
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, June 15. This week, Racine County Eye editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various community happenings around Racine County with TMJ4 anchors Ryan Jenkins and Susan Kim. 1. 2023 Miss Juneteenth: Ava Collier-White Ava Collier-White, a Racine resident and student at The Prairie School, […]
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Ava Collier-White named Racine’s 2023 Miss Juneteenth
RACINE — Ava Collier-White, a Racine resident and student at The Prairie School, has been named this year’s Miss Juneteenth. Juneteenth Day is a federal holiday observed in the United States. This day commemorates the emancipation of enslaved black Americans. Since 1865, Juneteenth Day has been celebrated as a way to celebrate freedom, but also the […]
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2023 Juneteenth events, celebrations and activities in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY — Racine County is celebrating Juneteenth with a variety of events, celebrations, and activities, for people to participate in this year, leading up to June 19. Juneteenth has been celebrated since June 19, 1865, as a way to celebrate the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally is known […]
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3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration held at Echo Lake Park on Father’s Day
The Burlington Coalition for Dismantling Racism (BCDR) is hosting its third annual Juneteenth Celebration at Echo Lake Park in Burlington this Sunday, June 19. The festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. and go until 4 p.m. Since it’s on Father’s Day, all fathers who attend will also be honored. Juneteenth is the celebration of […]
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Soija Cameron crowned Miss Juneteenth 2022
Soija Cameron, a Racine resident, has been named Miss Juneteenth 2022. The Case High School graduate earned herself the crown and the title on June 11. Ava Collier-White, a Prairie High School graduate, was the 1st runner-up. The Miss Juneteenth pageant took place at the Dr. John Bryant Center, 601 Caron Butler Way, after a […]
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Exclusive interview: Racine native BD Freeman offers up laughs and hope
Actor and comedian BD Freeman, a Racine native will perform during the Sneaker Ball: A Night To Remember, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 17 at the Racine Civic Center, 5 5th St., Racine, WI. Last week, we had the opportunity to talk about his life here in Racine, his comedy and […]
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Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Juneteenth Flag at State Capitol for 2nd Year in a Row
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #124, raising the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol Building in celebration of Juneteenth for the second year in a row. “As we recognize the trials Black Americans have overcome and celebrate the resilience, vibrancy, and countless contributions of Black Wisconsinites across our state, we […]
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Actor, Comedian and Host, B.D. Freeman Performing at the Juneteenth Celebration
Racine – City of Racine Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services and the Dr. John BryantCommunity Center are pleased to announce actor, host, comedian BD Freeman will beperforming a few pieces from his brand new one person show “Manic Impressive!”; ahilarious opus of BD sharing his manic impressions of a world gone coo-coo. He will beperforming […]
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Ascension Wisconsin to Host Vaccination Clinic at City’s Juneteenth Celebration
City of Racine – Today, the City of Racine announced Ascension Wisconsin will host a pop-up vaccination clinic at the City’s Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 19. The clinic will take place inside of the Dr. John Bryant Community Center, 601 Caron Butler Drive, from Noon to 4 p.m. Ascension Wisconsin will administer second doses […]