A Group of Black Girls Commemorates Juneteenth by Walking in Harriet Tubman’s Footsteps - Non Profit News

When Harriet Tubman Met John Brown

Happy Juneteenth! To celebrate, we’re looking back at the short but deep friendship of John Brown and Harriet Tubman, who gave their lives to the abolitionist cause.

A Group of Black Girls Commemorates Juneteenth by Walking in Harriet Tubman’s Footsteps - Non Profit News

Image credit: Leadership LINKS Across the country, people are commemorating Juneteenth in various ways. Some are attending festivals. Others are holding community cookouts. A group of Black girls are participating in a two-week “Journey to Freedom” Tour from North Carolina to Canada to trace the steps of Harriet Tubman, one of the most prominent freedom fighters in US history. The tour is convened by Leadership LINKS (Love, Inspiration, Networks…

‘Juneteenth Jubilation’ hosted by diocesan Program Group on Black Ministry, local UBE chapter

At the June 14 Juneteenth service at St. John’s Cathedral, from left: Deacon Margaret McCauley and Rose West, national UBE treasurer, lead the prayers of the people; Qwendolyn Price reads the poem “Why?”; Guy Leemhuis preaches the sermon. Photos: Bob Williams Canon Chas Cheatham leads the Episcopal Chorale at the Juneteenth service. Photo: Bob Williams [The Episcopal News] Facets of diversity, equality and inclusion were…