City Of Iowa City: Office Of Equity And Human Rights To Host Virtual Presentation, 'Emancipation And Juneteenth'

Iowa City IA

01 June, 2022

2:32 PM

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Press release from the City of Iowa City: May 31, 2022 The City's Office of Equity and Human Rights has partnered with the African American Museum of Iowa to host a free virtual presentation, "Juneteenth and Emancipation " from noon - 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, more than 150 years ago. Due to the slow spread of information through the South, enslaved African Americans in Texas did not learn they had been freed until June 19, 1865 - more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In order to fully understand the impact of this moment, this program will look at the history and effects of slavery on the United States. Many communities celebrate Juneteenth through parades, festivals, and large community celebrations that highlight this momentous event while also sharing African American culture and heritage. How to attend The Zoom webinar link will be sent out prior to the program's start. To sign-up to participate, visit https://juneteenthandemancipation.eventbrite.com. This press release was produced by the City of Iowa City. The views expressed here are the author's own.