Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021, but the history goes back much further than that.
At the Lyric Theatre in Lexington, they’re hoping to shed light on the history and culture that surrounds the holiday through their Juneteenth programming.
The Lyric Theatre first opened in the 1940s as a place for the Black community to gather. Director Christian Adair is encouraging everyone from every walk of life to attend their program Thursday evening…