“Our Ancestors went through a lot for us to be here and I think we should always recognize why we’re here and I think Juneteenth is just a reminder of that,” said Tommy Meeks, chairman of Rockford’s Juneteenth celebration.
Over 150 years ago, the Emancipation Proclamation declared all slaves in the U.S. free.
Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history.
“Our Ancestors went through a lot for us to be here and I think we should always recognize why we’re here and I think Juneteenth is just a reminder of that,” said Tommy Meeks, chairman of Rockford’s Juneteenth celebration.
Hundreds came out to commemorate Rockford’s 29th Juneteenth celebration.
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