A big celebration is happening this weekend in Hopkinsville as the community comes together to honor Juneteenth.
The local chapter of the Divine Nine is hosting the event at the Boys and Girls Club.
click to download audioJuneteenth marks the day more than 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom in 1865—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
click to download audioThis year’s celebration is bigger than ever, with help from sponsors like the City of Hopkinsville, the public library, and local motorcycle clubs.
click to download audioThe event runs from noon to six, and it’s free and open to the public. Activities include dancing, spoken word performances, and a fashion show featuring designers from across the country.
click to download audioFor more details, visit the Juneteenth Hopkinsville Facebook page.
