CFCC hosting Juneteenth celebration this month
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is hosting a Juneteenth celebration on June 18th.
The free event will run from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and is open to the public.
It will take place in Windell Daniels Hall, located on the top floor of CFCC’s Union Station on North Front Street.
The celebration will feature various activities, including educational opportunities on the history of Juneteenth, a fair showcasing local black-owned businesses, catering by On Thyme Catering, and a t-shirt giveaway. Food and t-shirts will be available while supplies last.
“Juneteenth is a pivotal day in American history,” said Donterio Perkins, CFCC Diversity Success Coordinator. “We are excited to host this event and bring our community together to celebrate African American culture and heritage.”
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
