Heritage and pride
The first Juneteenth was celebrated more than 150 years ago, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Today, communities across the nation mark the day as one to uplift African American history and culture and the contributions of generations that came before. It’s the basis, festival organizers say, for Fayetteville’s Juneteenth Jubilee, which…
Fayetteville holds inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee celebration
Lajune Ray had one particular aspect of the Juneteenth Jubilee celebration in mind when she left home on Saturday for Festival Park. “I love Reggie Codrington,” she said from a folding chair on the lawn at Festival Park.
Grammy-nominated artist Amythyst Kiah to be part of inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee
Grammy-nominated artist Amythyst Kiah will be among those performing during Fayetteville’s inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee, the Cool Spring Downtown District announced today. Kiah is a singer …
Fayetteville rapper Morray to headline inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee
Rapper Morray, who is from Fayetteville, has been announced as the headliner for the city’s inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee. “We are confirmed,” Bianca Shoneman, president and CEO of the Cool Spring Downtown District, said Wednesday.