FULL SHOW: Honoring 160 years of freedom and legacies of resilience across generations

Juneteenth celebrates 160 years of freedom and resilience in Elkton

ELKTON — Cecil County's Black community celebrated the 160th anniversary of the end of slavery with a grand Juneteenth party Thursday focusing on their freedom, hope and roots of resilience.

FULL SHOW: Honoring 160 years of freedom and legacies of resilience across generations

Commemorate 160 years of Juneteenth by exploring historic towns and celebrating community gatherings from Houston to Galveston.

4 Suns soaks up some rays during Juneteenth party - Evanston RoundTable

From left: Byron Glapion, original owner Gabi Walker-Aguilar and owner Courtney Shapiro work the busy counter as juice fans poured in on Thursday at 4 Suns Plant Based Kitchen. Credit: Belinda Lichty Clarke The sun was shining as customers poured into 4 Suns Plant Based Kitchen for the business’ grand reopening on June 19. Original owner Gabi Walker-Aguilar chose Juneteenth as the grand opening date specifically, describing the holiday as “signi…