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Four-day Juneteenth celebration planned for Springfield | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published June 8, 2022 at 3:48 PM CDT

A Juneteenth celebration is planned for June 16-19 in Springfield, Ill.

Cherena Douglas from Juneteenth Inc. and local artist Michelle Smith spoke to Community Voices about the events planned for Springfield's Juneteenth celebration happening June 16-19, which includes an art exhibit at the Illinois State Museum.