ST. LOUIS — Every year in June, communities gather together to honor Juneteenth.
Juneteenth celebrates the liberation of the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Now in 2025, the 160th anniversary will be commemorated.
St. Louis is embracing this historic anniversary with a lively and varied schedule of activities that honor the city’s strong cultural heritage, creative spirit and dedication to unity…