Juneteenth 2024
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W H Y A N D H O W M AC O N I T E S
C O M M E M O R AT E F R E E D O M DAY
Macon prepares to celebrate the holiday with
events including the 32nd annual Juneteenth Freedom
Festival and second annual Juneteenth parade. Writer
Clarence W. Thomas, Jr. reflects on the holiday and asks
other Maconites what Juneteenth means to them.
PHOTOS BY JAY MCCLENDON OF KREATIVE MEDIA GROUP, COURTESY OF MACON BLACK CULTURE