Tribute to U.S.C.T. Union Troop s at Mount Muncie Cemetery

Dr. Joahn Hall

Joseph Johnson

Charles Smith

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Perry Parker

Juneteenth 2019 at Pennytown

Lunch with Taylor Chapel UMC

Ray Shepard Celebrated Juneteenth with Us

Ray Shepard, keynote speaker at the 2019 Juneteenth Celebration

Ray spoke to us about the "history that we lived that was not the history that was taught." Powerful evening.  The Q & A session could have gone on and on.  We appreciated the intellect of this gentleman and the privilege to sit under his tutelage.

Real life Storytelling Panel Spoke Truth to Power

Reverend Wilbur Conway, Emanuel Mason, Fred Smith, Hazel Johnson, and James Watkins were outstanding presenters on the Real Life Storytelling panel. When asked to participate on the panel, no one hesitated.
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When sages share, sit down, get a pad and pencil, shut your mouth and listen. Living history is at its best. Great example of speaking truth to power. “
“Attitude Builds Character. Character Builds Attitude,” quoted by Fred Smith. Allan Lee was on point as a moderator.👍🏾to all. We can thank Peter Wilkerson, professional videographer for getting it all down.

Dr.Harlan with Juneteenth Visitors

Juneteenth 2019 at Rose M. Nolen Black History Library

2019 Juneteenth Welcome Dinner

Doris Jackson was so happy to come and meet members of the Shepard-Jackson family. She had received a copy of Ray’s bio and wanted to come and meet everyone. Orville Shepard bought her a copy of Ray’s book.  She and others took part in the Juneteenth Welcome Dinner.
Beside Mrs. Jackson is a Union soldier silhouette that was one of four that were on display. . These art forms were created by students of the Odessa High School art class under the tutelage of Ms. Nancy Wilson. The LCJF considers it an honor to have been gifted these art masterpieces!

In addition to our silhouettes, Wayne Seals displayed four beautiful pictures that were painted or designed by his sister, Rebecca and brother, Howard Seals. All of the art works added to the history and the blessings of Juneteenth. It would make a great feature article in the Higginsville Advance. Howard Seals wrote and published several books and lived and worked in Chicago.

Doris Jackson with Juneteenth Silhouette

Meet and Greet and Share Juneteenth activity

From the flag raising by Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop 415 where we had 32 people, visiting with our long-time friend, Joe Aull, receiving proclamations from Mayor Bill Kolas, State Rep. Dennis Hoskins, Lafayette County Commissioners Tracey Dyer and Craig Williams, hearing from so many at the meet, greet & share - Helen Moore, Marty Wood, Alice Elmore, Fred Smith, Peter Wilkerson, Dale Felder, Emanuel Mason, Bishop William Thompson, Eugene Williams, Craig Williams, Arron Haynes, and family of keynote speaker, Ray Shepard, Reverend Wilbur Conway...wow! The meet and greet & share might be a great networking activity for us all. At 1 pm, Linda Niendick, Lafayette County Commissioner so graciously brought handouts about the Real ID mandate and answer voter registration/voting questions! Thank you all!

Preparing for Juneteenth

 It is amazing how much fun it is to set up for Juneteenth.