Community unity and culture shine at El Centro's Juneteenth celebration

Community unity and culture shine at El Centro's Juneteenth celebration

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - A vibrant celebration of freedom, culture, and community unity returned to the Imperial Valley last Saturday with new interactive experiences for families. The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee (IVSJC) hosted its annual Juneteenth Community Celebration on June 13, 2026. The free event ran from noon to 4 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion, located at 770 Park Avenue in El Centro. This year's c…

Florence Juneteenth celebration connects community to history and culture

What you need to know Florence hosted its annual Juneteenth celebration, recognizing the city’s historic ties to freedmen’s communities and the First Baptist African American Church. Boone County Public Library researcher Hillary Delaney shared new findings about George Burke, an African American Revolutionary War veteran who lived in Boone County. Organizers with For Family By Family used the event to celebrate culture, educate attendees and b…