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Slideshow: Juneteenth in Savannah

by Jeffery M. Glover June 21st, 2022Updated June 27th, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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Happy Juneteenth signs welcome participants in 2022 at the celebration at Wells Park in Savannah. Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current

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Saturday, June 18, 2022, more than 100 people came together at Wells Park in Savannah to celebrate Juneteenth. Performers and vendors gathered to commemorate the freedom of slaves in America.

Happy Juneteenth signs welcome participants Saturday, June 18, at the celebration at Wells Park in Savannah. Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Balloon set up for the Juneteenth Celebration at Wells Park in Savannah, Georgia. Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
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Jordan Riles, Right Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
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The Yourba drummers performing at the Juneteenth Celebration at Wells Park. Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
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Students of Isle of Hope Elementary School Recite facts about Juneteenth. Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current

Mr. Johnny McBride, Left Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Neeali Muhammad, Right, was named the Juneteeth Scholar at this year’s celebration. Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Joyce Griggs, Center Marilyne Jackson, and Alan Mainor. Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Former Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson, Center with Rose “Tokyo” Cambell, right Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Alan Mainor, Left Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
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Founder and Chairperson of The Daughters of Magdalene. Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Johnny Mcbride, left Wilhelmina Atkinson-Dean’s Nephews accepted her awards at the Juneteenth celebration, Right Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Rasheed Akbar, Left Maajid Faheem Ali’s wife accepting his award. Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Alan Mainor, Left and Sonia Jackson, Right Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Pepsi Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
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Slideshow: Juneteenth in Savannah

by Jeffery M. Glover, The Current
June 21, 2022

<h1>Slideshow: Juneteenth in Savannah</h1>
<p class="byline">by Jeffery M. Glover, The Current <br />June 21, 2022</p>

<p>Saturday, June 18, 2022, more than 100 people came together at Wells Park in Savannah to celebrate Juneteenth. Performers and vendors gathered to commemorate the freedom of slaves in America. </p>
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