CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As some communities across the country scale back or cancel celebrations tied to diversity, equity and inclusion, organizers in Charlotte are standing firm in their commitment to honoring Juneteenth.
The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, now in its 28th year, is said to be the longest-running celebration of its kind in the southeast.
Held in Plaza Midwood, the four-day event honors African culture, while spotlighting Juneteenth’s history dating back to June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas were informed of their freedom…