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Juneteenth Justice Forum

When: Sat., June 23, 3 p.m. 2018

Know about Juneteenth? Well, you should. Juneteeth is celebrated to honor June 19, 1865, the day African Americans were emancipated from slavery in Texas, and later the rest of the South. This holiday, also called Freedom Day, is celebrated with events in Pittsburgh during the weekend following June 19. But it’s not just a celebration. Issues of police brutality, domestic violence and community disorder still affect the black community. Local black leaders are holding a Juneteenth Justice Forum to discuss these serious issues. State Rep. Ed Gainey, activist Valerie Dixon and others will participate in a panel discussion at the August Wilson Center. This event will serve as a fundraiser for Clementa C. Pinckney Foundation. - Ryan Deto