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.

Juneteenth Celebration
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
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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
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Joyce Griggs, center, with Marilyne Jackson and Rev. Alan Mainor at a Juneteenth celebration June 18 in Wells Park. Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Edna Jackson Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
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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
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Rasheed Akbar, Left Maajid Faheem Ali’s wife accepting his award. Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
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Alan Mainor, Left and Sonia Jackson, Right Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
Pepsi Credit: Jeffery M. Glover/ The Current
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