This weekend, Yakima Valley College commemorates Juneteenth and this momentous anniversary of Black American liberation. As an institution dedicated to advancing social justice and equity through education, this day is an opportunity to expand our understanding of Black history and continue working together for a more just and equitable world.
If you’d like to celebrate the event locally, today, June 18, the Yakima County NAACP will host its 31st annual Juneteenth Celebration at Yakima’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 610 S 9th Street. Entertainment, food and resources will be available for the public starting at noon. Additional Yakima activities//bit.ly/3tA1DJB
Monday is a holiday and campuses will be closed.
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