3rd Annual Medina Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 15 10am - 3pm, Public Square
This year’s event features the renowned Cleveland Chorale, drummer and dancer Sogbety Diomande, as well as Danita Harris, anchor of Channel 3 WKYC’s ‘GO!’ Morning Show. Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital is title sponsor again this year.
Steering Committee members, Pastor Arthur Ruffin of Second Baptist Church, Tracey Ruffin of Sister Circle Medina, Pam Miller with the Medina Diversity Project, Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell, Main Street Medina and other partners are working together to present another successful day of reflection and community, with entertainment, food and vendors, and Main Street Medina’s Farmers Market.
In addition to sponsors, the Juneteenth Steering Committee is seeking businesses, especially Black-owned businesses, entertainers, artists and other interested organizations to participate in the event. For vendor and sponsorship information, contact Pastor Ruffin at 330-328-3221. Deadline to participate is May 1st.
First recognized as a Federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, two months after the Confederated Army surrendered to end the Civil War and more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, the Union Army reached Galveston, Texas with news that the war was over and slaves were now free. June 19th, or “Juneteenth,” was celebrated in Texas and across the South and its observance eventually grew throughout the country.
“Our mission,” said Pastor Ruffin, “is to bring all Americans together to celebrate our common bond of freedom through the observance of Juneteenth.” He added, “This is an opportunity for our community to challenge racism, to reflect on the knowledge that 4 million people were enslaved in our country for more than 250 years. We want to celebrate African American freedom and achievement, to promote appreciation of African American History and culture.”
Saturday, June 15 10am - 3pm, Public Square
This year’s event features the renowned Cleveland Chorale, drummer and dancer Sogbety Diomande, as well as Danita Harris, anchor of Channel 3 WKYC’s ‘GO!’ Morning Show. Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital is title sponsor again this year.
Steering Committee members, Pastor Arthur Ruffin of Second Baptist Church, Tracey Ruffin of Sister Circle Medina, Pam Miller with the Medina Diversity Project, Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell, Main Street Medina and other partners are working together to present another successful day of reflection and community, with entertainment, food and vendors, and Main Street Medina’s Farmers Market.
In addition to sponsors, the Juneteenth Steering Committee is seeking businesses, especially Black-owned businesses, entertainers, artists and other interested organizations to participate in the event. For vendor and sponsorship information, contact Pastor Ruffin at 330-328-3221. Deadline to participate is May 1st.
First recognized as a Federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, two months after the Confederated Army surrendered to end the Civil War and more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, the Union Army reached Galveston, Texas with news that the war was over and slaves were now free. June 19th, or “Juneteenth,” was celebrated in Texas and across the South and its observance eventually grew throughout the country.
“Our mission,” said Pastor Ruffin, “is to bring all Americans together to celebrate our common bond of freedom through the observance of Juneteenth.” He added, “This is an opportunity for our community to challenge racism, to reflect on the knowledge that 4 million people were enslaved in our country for more than 250 years. We want to celebrate African American freedom and achievement, to promote appreciation of African American History and culture.”
