Gwinnett groups celebrate Juneteenth
Several Gwinnett County community organizations are hosting events this weekend to remember Juneteenth, a celebration of the end of African-American slavery.
A gala is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center, 10 College St NW, Norcross, to honor local leaders in education, government, business and religion. Tickets range from $25 to $50. The gala is also a fundraising for students aspiring to attend historically black colleges and universities.
On Saturday, a free celebration is scheduled at Thrasher Park, 93 Park Dr, Norcross, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-gwinnett-county-juneteenth-awards-tribute-honoring-black-leadership-tickets-26038344389?aff=.
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Eric Stirgus joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2001. He currently writes about higher education and has assisted in the newsroom’s COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eric is active in the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and the Education Writers Association and enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists.
