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Here’s where to celebrate Juneteenth in Lafayette this week
The expanded schedule includes a music festival featuring Chubby Carrier, a parade in Heymann Park and more.
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The expanded schedule includes a music festival featuring Chubby Carrier, a parade in Heymann Park and more.
As locals add new programming and awareness, the role of Black liberation in Lafayette gains a bigger platform.
Organizers say the spirit of Juneteenth is one of unity, an opportunity for all to commemorate a milestone in the struggle for freedom and equality, take stock of enduring injustices and celebrate the contributions of the Black community.
The Senate moved aside contentious bills to advance legislation. The House approved a state holiday for Juneteenth.
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