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Although Juneteenth may be a “new” observance to some, this Freedom Day celebration has a long history among Black Texans and their family members who have migrated across the country. It commemorates June 19, 1865, the date when Major General Gordon Granger and his troops landed in Galveston, TX, with the news that the Civil War had ended and that all slaves were free--two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Join Bay Area poet Lois Fried and Texan poet Marilyn Bradford for an evening combining history, poetry, and artwork to explore the legacy, traditions, and future of this important national holiday.

To kick off the celebration, a Juneteenth proclamation will be read by the Vice Mayor of Redwood City.

Register HERE for this virtual event

Lois Fried is a Foster City-based poet who loves being in the company of other inspiring poets. She is a member of the California State Poetry Society and a regular participant in the open mic reading at the Belmont Poetry Night in Belmont, CA, and Café Zoe in Menlo Park, CA.

 Marilyn Bradford is a poet from Dallas, TX.  She is a creative writer and reciter of inspiring poetry and devotionals who captivates audiences of all sizes and ages with her breathtaking vocals and expressive soul-searching messages.

 Sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Public Library

More Information
Contact: Fiona Potter
Phone: (650)780-7056
Email: fpotter@redwoodcity.org