A member of the Moses Lake MLK Committee waves at the camera and smiles during the Juneteenth festivities. She is wearing a shirt that says “Juneteenth 1865,” the anniversary of the official end of slavery in Texas, the last state to be fully informed of the Confederacy and freedom for slaves there.
June 23, 2023
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MLK Committee celebrates Juneteenth
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Martin Luther King Jr. Committee commemorated a milestone in American history with a Juneteenth celebration June 17 at McCosh Park. The festivities included dancing, music, poetry, exhibits and games. “(Juneteenth) recognizes the contribution and struggles of African Americans in the United States, and it commemorates the end of slavery and the beginning of a new era of freedom,” wrote Miranda Bridges, vice president of the Moses Lake MLK Committee, said via email. “Juneteenth also serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for racial equality and justice. It is a time for reflections, education and celebration of African American culture and history.” ...