The Significance and Struggle of Juneteenth Celebrations.
TL;DR
Thousands of people gathered at North Portland’s Lillis-Albina Park for the 51st annual Juneteenth Oregon celebration, featuring food, live music, kids activities, and dozens of vendors. The two-day festival attracts many Black-owned businesses and traveling headliners. Juneteenth represents freedom and the need for communication, and festival-goers shared their thoughts on what the holiday means to them.
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