This week, we will share the videos of each speaker from the State of Black El Paso, which took place on Juneteenth, 2024. We have removed the rug. We’ve burned it. Everyone who participated shared their thoughts and information on how to grow better together. Our community can be more inclusive and less degrading if […]
Juneteenth
Juneteenth: Why is Texas Significant?
Other states did not abolish slavery until after 1863, why is Texas so important? Source: Library of Congress, Wikimedia Commons, QuartierLatin1968, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons —————————– It’s counterproductive to argue over whether Texas was indeed the last Confederate state to abolish slavery. Such debates miss the more significant point and detract from the real […]
Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Celebrated in El Paso
El Paso, TX – June 8, 2024 Saturday at 8 a.m., the Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony took place at the historic McCall Neighborhood Center, marking a significant moment for the El Paso community. Juneteenth El Paso and Black El Paso Voice organized the event, bringing together residents to honor this pivotal day in American history. […]
Juneteenth: The Meaning of the Flag
The Juneteenth flag was created in 1997 by activist Ben Haith aka Boston Ben, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (NJCF). Boston-based illustrator Lisa Jeanne Graf brought Haith’s vision to life. Also contributing were Verlene Hines, Azim, and Eliot Design. The Juneteenth flag was revised in 2000 to include “June 19, 1865,” the day […]
BEP Voice & The City of El Paso Present: Juneteenth 2024!
Juneteenth 2024 in El Paso The City of El Paso and Black El Paso Voice are thrilled to present an unforgettable Juneteenth celebration in 2024! Last year’s event was a huge success, and this year promises to be even more impressive. Celebrate with the Community! Join us for a day filled with live entertainment, food, and […]