Juneteenth Celebration -- Opal's Walk for Freedom
Schedule
Wed Jun 19 2024 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am
Location
31st Street Beach | Chicago, IL
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Opal's Walk for Freedom -- Juneteenth Celebration is a fun event where we celebrate freedom, unity, and community spirit.About this Event
Event open to all! No need to register on eventbrite
The Justice Journey Alliance, Leadership Foundation of Chicago (JJALFOC) is honored to be chosen as the Host organization in the City of Chicago for Opal’s Walk for Freedom. On Wednesday, June 19th, JJALFOC and organizations in Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York will complete the annual 2.5-mile walk. The walk will start at 31st Beach, head north to 18th St (Sledding Hill), and then return to 31st St Beach. This event recognizes the 2.5 years it took for the news and enforcement of freedom to reach the enslaved people in Texas.
https://www.thejja.org/walk-for-freedom
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Where is it happening?
31st Street Beach, 31st Street Beach, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
