Monessen Juneteenth observance draws diverse crowd

Keisha Anderson was at Friday’s event in Monessen with her daughter, Harmony Wynn.

By John Rectenwald

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Juneteenth is cause for celebration in Monessen. The city recognized the holiday also known as Emancipation Day for just the second time in its history Friday. This year’s event at the Monessen Boat Launch brought forth an outstanding showing of diversity, unity and Black pride.

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