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