Today, we celebrate Juneteenth — the day the last enslaved U.S. populations were informed of the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves living in the Confederate states to be free. For more information on Juneteenth celebrations in Lexington, visit lexingtonky.gov/juneteenth.

This week, UK and surrounding communities will celebrate #Juneteenth — the federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. Visit the link below for a list of events UK and community members are invited to attend. bddy.me/3mHgJJ5