Twin Ports Juneteenth event scheduled to reflect and celebrate
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This weekend is Juneteenth - a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It is also observed for celebrating African American culture.
In Minnesota there will be Juneteenth events being held across the state. One of them is the Twin Ports Juneteenth celebration put on by community members in Duluth and Superior, Wis.
ChaQuana McEntyre is one of the organizers of Twin Ports Juneteenth. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the event and its significance.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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