Juneteenth Celebrated at Bruce’s Beach Park: Remembering the past and looking to the future
by Brianna Smith The City of Manhattan Beach Wednesday morning held an official Juneteenth ceremony, for the first time, at Bruce’s Beach Park. Over 200 people showed up for the event including event organizers, families, and other community members. Police and traffic safety were present to ensure the event ran smoothly. The ceremony lasted an […]
Black Scholars Union: Mira Costa students helped Manhattan Beach embrace its first official Juneteenth celebration
by Brianna Smith Manhattan Beach is celebrating Juneteenth officially for the first time with celebrations on June 19 and 22. Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday falls on June 19, the same day the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation was […]