News

JUNETEENTH

ANNISTON FESTIVAL IN THE NEWS

Anniston Star, Thursday, June 29, 2000:

"Juneteenth-Celebrating the End of Slavery"

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Anniston Star, Sunday, July 2, 2000:

"Celebrating Heritage: Festival Looks Back at Culture"

The 2002 Juneteenth Heritage Festival in Anniston, Al. was a huge

success in many ways. Below are some of the pre-event and post-event

news articles from the Anniston Star.

Stepping Back In Time

Anniston Star, Thursday, June 6, 2002

Juneteenth Festival Is Saturday

Anniston Star, Friday, June 14, 2002

Juneteenth Festival Offers Fun For All Ages

Anniston Star, Sunday, June 16, 2002

2000 Juneteenth Festival Previous articles. Note: Anniston Star links may not be current as they clear archives to make room for new stories.

2003 Juneteenth Festival

Girls Rule At Juneteenth Festival

Anniston Star, Sunday, June 12, 2003

2005 Juneteenth Festival

Community Embrace Binds Festival's Success

Anniston Star, Sunday, June 16, 2005

2006 Juneteenth Festival

Festival of Freedom

Anniston Star, Sunday, June 18, 2006

2007 JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL

Juneteenth: Bringing History To Life

Anniston Star, Sunday, June 16, 2007

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Juneteenth Festival Founder Ruby Evans Honored by Govenor Riley

A Very Special Day, Anniston Star, June 22, 2007