Citing the important role Pennsylvania played in abolitionism, the Chester County Commissioners recognized June 19th – Juneteenth – at this week’s Commissioners’ Meeting, providing an opportunity to highlight the many Juneteenth Celebration events happening in Chester County. Alex Parham of Voices Underground, West Chester’s Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste, and Theresa Thornton of Black Light Projects accepted the proclamation. Juneteenth celebrations begin June 16 and run through June 19.
Juneteenth Celebrations