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DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth is following the commercial tradition of America.  The authentic 
 legacy of Slavery in the United States remains an open secret.  Slavery in 
 Texas was not limited to Galveston Island, nor freedom at one plantation, 
 yet the symbolic actions of General Granger and the US Colored Troops who 
 enforced his General Field Order #3 has grown to become a major US Holiday, 
 in the tradition of Cinco de Mayo, Columbus Day, Saint Patrick's Day, 
 Easter and other misunderstood commercialized marketing opportunities.  In 
 the midst of a community party will be authentic Juneteenth history and 
 information towards "A New Way Forward, Healing What Is Hurting Our 
 Communities." \n\n\nThe 2013 Stockton Juneteenth Organizing Committee is 
 putting all the pieces together for a past, present and future puzzle this 
 special 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, honoring our 
 journey towards freedom.  \n\nMore than a dozen performers and speakers are 
 slated to converge Saturday at the Taft Community Park for a full day of 
 education and entertainment.  Everyone is invited to come celebrate at our 
 free family friendly community event. \n\nA full day of activities are 
 planned from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., around the theme, “Looking Back To Move 
 Forward.”  \n\n“Last year, we were able to make the event even bigger 
 by partnering the African American Chamber of Commerce, Stockton Black 
 Leadership Council and a few agencies within San Joaquin County guided by 
 the event chair Terrance West, Director of Taft Community Center,” said 
 Khubaka, Michael Harris. “We expect a very large crowd with probably 
 around 3,000 – 4,000 people throughout the day on Saturday.”\n\nThe 
 event will kick off at 10 a.m. with a Juneteenth Educational Workshop led 
 by Geraldine Hollis, Rev. Willie Douglas, and Tommie Muhammad.  
 \n\nHundreds of Stockton youth are expected to gather and learn about the 
 authentic history, including Slavery in Stockton, California/Texas History, 
 and U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War, free barbecue and knowledge is 
 the reward for early arrivals.  \n\nThe best part about this year’s event 
 is the ongoing demonstration of community unity that different 
 organizations have showcased working together for a common goal, with the 
 growing support from National, State, Regional and Local elected officials, 
 including Stockton civic and business leaders.\n  \nEvents will be held 
 inside Taft Community Center, Taft Community Park and Taft Botanical 
 Gardens. \n\nU.S. Representative Jerry McNerney, State Senator Cathleen 
 Galgiani, Assemblymember Susan Eggman, Stockton Councilmember Michael Tubbs 
 and other elected officials are helping to support the growth and expansion 
 of Stockton Juneteenth.  Together, we can showcase amazing opportunity for 
 growth and development surrounding the Taft/Mosswood community of South 
 Stockton, California.  \n\nDozens of food, commercial arts and crafts 
 vendors organized by the African American Chamber of Commerce will be 
 available and while the Sankofa Community Marketplace will showcase “Art 
 and Agriculture,” Slavery in Stockton, California, Our Journey Towards 
 Freedom.\n\nOur hope is that the broader Stockton community will join us on 
 Saturday, June 15 and participate in our planned activities, our mission is 
 to educate the public on what Stockton Juneteenth is really all about.  
 \n\nThis 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation we pay special 
 honor to the US Colored Troops and all service members who paid the 
 ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy today.  Freedom in America is 
 not free... \n\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/05/28/18737499.php
SUMMARY:Stockton Juneteenth 
LOCATION:Stockton
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/05/28/18737499.php
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