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DESCRIPTION:Our 2024 California State Capitol Juneteenth Holiday Celebration continues 
 a proud "California Grown" tradition dating back to June 19, 1865.  An 
 initial Press Conference with California State Leadership if followed by a 
 full day program celebrating freedom.\n\nLong before the official founding 
 of the State of California, September 9, 1850, both free and enslaved 
 people of Pan African Ancestry have contributed greatly to the forward flow 
 of humanity.  Scholastic study documents peaceful contact with indigenous 
 nations prior to enslavement as prisoners of war during Spanish 
 colonization.  African Latino leadership helped establish Mexican rule and 
 served in leading military and civilian roles at the dawn of the US/Mexican 
 War. \n\nFrom the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt, US/Mexico War and 1849 California 
 Constitution Convention at Alta Mexican Capitol in Colton Hall our unique 
 journey towards freedom comes alive at Juneteenth, the close of the US 
 Civil War.\n\nOur California State Capitol began in Monterey, then moved to 
 Downtown San Jose, through Benicia, Vallejo and on to Downtown Sacramento 
 as we share our ongoing journey towards freedom as the seat of authority in 
 the Great State of California.\n\nCalifornia residents of Pan African 
 descent have participated with the US military before, during and after the 
 US Civil War.  Juneteenth offers the opportunity to explore the many ways, 
 both enslaved and free contributed with both Confederate soldiers and Union 
 soldiers.\n\nAfter the Presidential Executive Order, known as the 
 Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 1863, cleared a written path toward 
 helping save the Union and end Chattel Slavery; answering generations of 
 prayer ending "America's Peculiar Institution."\n\nAnswering the call to 
 arms, men of Pan African ancestry recorded as 1,918 residents of California 
 enlisted United States Colored Troops according to the African American 
 Civil War Museum in Washington, D.C.\n\nTogether, we will formally request 
 U.S. Army and U.S. Navy representatives to formally acknowledge and 
 consider ways to permanently recognize California USCT Soldiers in the 
 California State Capitol Park Civil War Grove.\n\nTogether, let us 
 celebrate 2024 California Juneteenth with our "California Grown" A Taste of 
 Pan Africa Cuisine while highlighting our unique cultural tourism 
 transportation stations, a part of the International Underground Railroad 
 Network to Freedom.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/03/02/18863769.php
SUMMARY:2024 California State Capitol Juneteenth Celebration
LOCATION:West Steps, California State Capitol\n10th and Capitol Mall Drive 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/03/02/18863769.php
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