The Black Joy as Resistance! Juneteenth Celebration was held on Farish Street in Jackson Friday, June 19, 2020. The Fertile Ground Project sponsored the free event which was hosted by Black Lives Matter Mississippi and ‘Sipp Talk. The event included a mural reveal by artist Adrienne Domnick, food trucks, live performances and music. Juneteenth is a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Here are images from the Jackson event.
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