Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African People and marks the day when information of their freedom reached the state of Texas in 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
Saturday afternoon I attended the festivities held at Emancipation Park. Emancipation Park holds a profound significance in Houston’s historical past. Initially bought by a gaggle of previously enslaved Blacks who put their cash collectively to accumulate the land, this historic park stands as an emblem of resilience and freedom. Immediately, it continues to function a beacon, embodying the essence of what Juneteenth represents.
Though it was scorching, the blazing Texas solar didn’t cease the group from swelling. Tons of poured in with their chairs and umbrellas able to chill out and benefit from the music and the surroundings. This yr’s occasion included performances by gospel artist V. Michael McKay, Step Rideau, Lakeside and The SOS Band. Followers discovered shade in between performances, however through the present, they discovered the joy to maneuver their dancing toes.
