The observance of Juneteenth is about the journey and achievement of African Americans - from a horrific period of sanctioned enslavement to the pinnacle of human endeavors. Juneteenth Michigan Chapter is a non-profit organization whose main focus is to enrich the lives of African American people through our History, Health Education and overall Self-improvement. City Talk Magazine, a 501(C) (3) n
on-profit organization, dedicated to upholding excellence, promoting positivity throughout the Metropolitan Detroit Area and “Bringing Back Pride in Detroit”. Together celebrates Michigan Chapter of Juneteenth and was born to commemorate the African American Independence Day. Juneteenth originates from Galveston, Texas, where on June 19th, 1865, word of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the enslaved, two years after President Lincoln issued the Proclamation. Today, Juneteenth is embraced and celebrated by all races and ethnicities in honor, and in commemoration of African American culture and achievement.
