BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The community gathered Monday morning as the Juneteenth Flag was raised in Niagara Square, kicking off Buffalo Juneteenth’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Recognized as one of the largest and longest-running Juneteenth celebrations in the nation, Buffalo Juneteenth will be returning to MLK Jr. Park this weekend to celebrate the culture of Buffalo’s Black community.
For Buffalo Common Council Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope, this anniversary marks a milestone on the road to justice…