Young dancers with the Georgia Stars Academy of Dance perform in Atlanta’s Juneteenth parade Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Julia Beverly for the Georgia Recorder)
MARIETTA, Ga. – Selina and Howie Newton were first-time visitors at Marietta’s Juneteenth festival, but the anniversary of the official end of slavery in America has always been a big deal in their household.
Selina enjoys decorating the front of their house during the month of June to mark the occasion. And as they strolled through Marietta Square last weekend, the couple sported Juneteenth shirts and color coordinated shoes…