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Evanston residents of all ages observed Juneteenth during the city’s seventh annual celebration Friday, which kicked off with Opal’s Walk for Freedom to honor Black history and resilience while highlighting the ongoing fight for equality. After walking 2.5 miles from Arrington Lagoon in Dawes Park along the lakefront and back to the lagoon, the community celebrated with live music and food.
This year, Evanston was selected as Illinois’ host city for Opal’s Walk for Freedom, a national initiative honoring the legacy of Opal Lee, a civil rights activist and educator known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” Following the walk, the Juneteenth Celebration highlighted local businesses and cultural performances. The event was founded by Evanston resident Kemone Hendricks.
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