Juneteenth celebrated in Poplar Bluff
Saturday, June 27, 2020
DAR/Michelle Friedrich
The African American community in Poplar Bluff gathered Saturday afternoon to celebrate Juneteenth with food, activities and fireworks.
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Christopher Mortero (right) and Reuben Navarro bow their heads in prayer during Saturday's Juneteenth celebration at Wheatley School.
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George Nelson prepares the grill to roast hotdogs for Saturday’s Juneteenth celebration.
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Three-year-old Kingston McCain (center) and his brother, Kendric McCain, 4, play in the bounce house Saturday afternoon at Wheatley School.
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Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley (center) and Lt. Joe Ward (second from left) visit with members of the African American community during Saturday's Juneteenth celebration.
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Sandra Taylor listens to the music under the pavilion at Wheatley Park during Saturday's Juneteenth celebration.
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Aalisha Baker (left) paints a rainbow on her sister, Zarria Baker's arm.
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Whitney Turner prepares to make more popcorn during Saturday's Juneteenth event at Wheatley School.
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Darrell Nelson sings "Jesus is Love" on Saturday at Wheatley School.
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Natasha Clay films and Colvin McDonald keeps his hand over his heart as Darrell Nelson sings "Lift Every Voice."
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