AUSTIN, Texas — The 36th annual Juneteenth celebration by Travis County was marked by a theme of “Still We Rise,” as participants gathered to commemorate the day Texas slaves learned of their emancipation.
The event featured a presentation of arms by the 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers of Austin-Travis County and the singing of the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Sgt. Selton Williams, president of the 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers of Austin, emphasized the significance of freedom for Texas Black slaves…