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Juneteenth Freedom Week kicking off Wednesday in Gulfport

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June 17, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-06-17 20:49:14

SUMMARY: Gulfport's Juneteenth Freedom Week starts on Wednesday with a week-long celebration organized by the executive director and founder Bobby Hudson. Events begin on June 19th at City Hall with Mayor Billy Hughes presenting proclamations. Wednesday features a church service led by community elders. Thursday includes a cultural day camp for children to learn about their heritage. Other events during the week include a scholarship contest on Sunday, a “Dak and Dashiki” event on Friday night, and a Citywide Day of Service on Saturday. The celebration concludes with a Freedom Festival on Sunday. An eight-member committee organizes this extensive schedule.

Gulfport's Juneteenth Freedom Week kicks off Wednesday.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 13:20:22

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