Pay attention, son, this is your first Juneteenth!It was Juneteenth Day in Racine on Saturday, celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation that freed the slaves in 1863. But it was not Abraham Lincoln who got all the attention here, not when Caron Butler was present at the Bryant Center.
There was lots going on -- gospel singers, great food, games for the kids, booths set up by various organizations. But once Caron appeared, the Washington Wizards star from Racine stole the show.
Here are some pictures from the event, starting with one of Caron, who spoke about his 3D's that got him where he is, a star in the NBA: Discipline, Determination and Dedication.
Caron Butler is everywhere this weekend in Racine
Tom White, head of the Community Action Agency
Nothing better than corn almost as big as you are!
Beverly Hicks, head of the Racine NAACP
Allena Berry, Park valedictorian, plays a violin solo
And HERE's the Journal Times' coverage of Caron Butler's Friday activities.
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ReplyDeleteI live across the street from the celebration. It made me smile to hear the music, see children on pony rides, and know that black Americans can have this day to celebrate freedom. We have a long way to go though because we should all be celebrating Juneteenth Day because if one person is not free, no one is.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget about all the African-American overnight shootings to help celebrate Juneteenth Day in Racine.
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