- Several events will be held in coming days around Utah to mark Juneteenth, which falls on Friday.
- Activities will be held at the University of Utah, the Utah Capitol, Millcreek and Ogden.
- Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when some 250,000 African Americans in Texas were notified they were free.
SALT LAKE CITY — Juneteenth may put a spotlight on the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, but proponents say the message of the holiday reverberates far beyond just the Black community.
“The ideals of freedom, justice and hope are not only central to Juneteenth, but also the core American values that unite us. By remembering our history, pursuing justice and renewing hope, we strengthen our communities and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that these values remain accessible to all,” reads a University of Utah statement on Juneteenth.
Friday is Juneteenth, June 19 each year, and the University of Utah and other organizations have a range of activities planned to mark the occasion. Project Success Coalition in Ogden is organizing an event, and, like the University of Utah, Amir Jackson, marketing manager for the group, noted the universal themes associated with the holiday…