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Local History Archives - June 2021

First Juneteenth

Published June 18, 2021 Submitted by: Renee

The first Juneteenth celebration in Springfield, sponsored by the NAACP, took place June 14, 1997. The event was held to remember the freeing of slaves and promote awareness of the Springfield branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 

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