Juneteenth Freedom Walk held yesterday

The Juneteenth Committee would like to thank everyone for their participation in the Juneteenth Freedom Walk. Approximately 100 staff, faculty, students and community members participated. For those who couldn’t view Faith to Freedom, which was shown yesterday, please visit the LLCC Library’s Juneteenth webpage for the entire documentary.

10 members of the 2023 Juneteenth CommitteeCommittee Members:
Kim Wilson, co-chair
Candace Silas, co-chair
Katrina Quattlander
Kristin Booher
Mion Denton
Brandon Lewis
Amanda Turner
Marina Wirsing
Laurie Clemons, retiring chairperson
Michelle Pulce-Flynn

Some of the participants gathered, holding the Juneteenth banner.Faculty, staff, students and community members walking in Freedom Walk, led by staff holding a Juneteenth bannerFaculty, staff, students and community members walking in Freedom WalkYard sign that says: 1997. The Juneteenth flag is created by Ben Haith and collaborators. The flag is full of symbolism.Participants at the Juneteenth celebration in A. Lincoln Commons