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Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Chi Delta Omega Chapter, Palm Coast, were at the Juneteenth Celebration to remind people to renew their vote-by-mail request and register to vote, if not already registered. Seated: Myra Middleton-Valentine, Thea Hines-Jones and Dora Giddens. Standing: Gerri Dillon, Sue Fray, Robbie Johnson, Cassandra Stephenson and Betty Donaldson. The local chapter has 63 members, and voter registration and education is one of the sorority’s national initiatives. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
Meochi Descartes, left, shares a delightful moment with local author Barbara Solomon at the 31st annual Juneteenth Celebration at the African American Cultural Center and Museum on June 17. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
Cousins Raniya Harris and Miangel Harris perform the skit titled “Why Juneteenth?” to explain the historical and present-day relevance of the celebration. It was the teenagers’ first time on stage. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
Palm Coast resident Gloria Teal narrows her choices of colorful clothing offered by one of the vendors at the Juneteenth Celebration. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
Eight-year-old Tamara Woolfolk officially welcomes everyone to the 31st annual Juneteenth Celebration in Palm Coast. “I just felt they might have needed [the welcome message] because of issues they had in their life,” Woolfolk said. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
Sheryl Lewin, left, chooses one of Annette Anderson’s art pieces. “My whole family is here,” Lewin said. “I love Palm Coast!” Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin, right, presents a proclamation from the city declaring June 17, 2023, as Juneteenth Celebration Day. The proclamation was presented to Joe Jones, president of the African American Cultural Society, and young Tamara Woolfolk, whom the mayor said he looks to as inspiration for the future of the community. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
African American Cultural Society member Walter Seato, left, asks vendor Gail Johnson about her colorful clothing, handmade in Ghana. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
Flagler Beach Djembe Jammers Anne Kissel, Dalva Smith, Cartier Isaac and Jeremiah Isaac perform traditional music during the Juneteenth Celebration at the African American Cultural Center and Museum in Palm Coast. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
Pastor Phillip King, Youth Director Charmaine Peden and James Everett welcome Juneteenth celebrants and invite them to visit New Found Favor Ministries on Sundays at 10 a.m. in Palm Coast. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
The Voices of Faith Choir lead the audience in singing praise and worship to celebrate Juneteenth at the African American Cultural Center and Museum. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
Mistress of Ceremonies Imani Evans shares the message “Forward Ever, Backward Never” to open the 31st Juneteenth Celebration at the African American Cultural Center and Museum June 17. Photo by Christine Rodenbaugh
The parking lot overflowed at the African American Cultural Center and Museum in Palm Coast on Saturday, June 17, for the African American Cultural Society’s 31st annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration.
The African American Cultural Society’s event was themed “Forward Ever, Backward Never.” Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
The celebration featured a barbecue, live music and entertainment from a variety of local artists, a silent auction, arts and crafts from local artisans and plenty of fun activities and games.
Mayor David Alfin presented a proclamation from the city to AACS President Joe Jones declaring June 17, 2023, as Juneteenth Celebration Day.
The celebration was supported by the city of Palm Coast, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and VisitFlagler.com.
