Exactly 160 years after the last of the slaves was freed, Black Voices Project, an Iowa City based nonprofit, is commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. with the annual Juneteenth celebrations.
On Thursday, June 19, from 1:00-9:00 p.m., Black Voices Project will host the 2025 Juneteenth celebration in the South District Market parking lot.
Event coordinator Royceann Porter said the event is meant to celebrate an important moment in history…