Are you a Spades or Dominoes Guru? Register for the Tickled Pink Tournaments hosted by the Phi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha at the 2012 NWA Juneteenth Celebration Teams must consist of 2 participants! If you are interested in entering the tournament(s), please contact Stacee Lambey at Stacee.Lambey@akapao.com. Tweet
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The 15th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, hosted by Papa Rap, will include entertainment by local performers. Come out to enjoy the performances and support local talent. Live Music with Ms. Nita Fruit TaitanO Rated PG Youth Choir Fashion show by East meets West Event: Juneteenth Opening Ceremony Negro National Anthem – Dennis Toliver (Public stands…
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The University of Arkansas’ Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education and the Juneteenth Planning Committee invite the community, friends and family to celebrate the Annual Northwest Arkansas Juneteenth Celebration, which commemorates the anniversary of African American emancipation. For more information visit: http://www.nwajuneteenth.org/Home Tweet
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Through annual expressions of philanthropy from community: Individuals as well as businesses and organizations, NWA is able to honor the traditions of Juneteenth. These generous endowments make the activities, the products, and food possible for all who attend this festive picnic. Our dedication to enhance the Juneteenth jubilee grows each year as we strive to…
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Event: Juneteenth Opening Ceremony Negro National Anthem – Dennis Toliver (Public stands with no movement) Be sure to come out to see our live music. We have alot of great talent in NWA and would like to showcase some of them. ***NEW LOCATION*** Murphy Park (Pleasant Street, Next to Springdale Library, Aquatic Center, and Youth…
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Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. It was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General…
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