to reach for our universal connections of shared struggles

     This year marked the 158th Juneteenth anniversary. As the festivities bring transformations places come alive with parades, festivals, and pop-up tents are havens of delight, in addition to the alluring scents of barbecued, hot fried fish and freshly baked treats that fill the air. Laughter of children mingled with the soulful tunes of live music, in a symphony of joy coming from the trunk of cars, backyards and scents paint a vivid tapestry of culture and history. […]