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This is my first time posting on this board though I have posted on other boards, I hope its ok.
With respect to Juneteeth, I never attended an event in celebration of the ending of Slavery until after I graduated from college. When I moved to New York, I was in a local YMCA and found a flyer hanging on the community events board. When I attended it was a lovely time. We watched a show at the planetarium which depicted how those traveling the Underground Railroad used the stars to navigate the route. Later, we made gourd instruments with a local musican. My husband and I really learned a lot that day and look forward to taking more people to the upcoming event with us this year. I also love the idea of having a little get together at the home to mark the day and to educate others who may be as unaware as I once was.
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