Juneteenth Illinois: Two-Day Event Highlights The Holiday’s Four Pillars

Recently, leaders of Juneteenth Illinois gathered at Malcolm X College to host a press conference to highlight the importance of Juneteenth in Chicago.& The purpose of the press conference was to share the initiatives they are implementing to build on the four pillars of Juneteenth: equity in education, health, wealth and justice. Juneteenth Illinois doesn’t just stand on the principles of uplifting Black youth in the city; it aims to exemplify these principles through its actions. This year brings the fourth annual celebration of the organization’s scholarship reception on June 14 and its panel discussion on June 22. Each event centers around the four pillars of Juneteenth, aiming to remind Chicagoans of the holiday’s importance and what it means to the city.& At the press conference, guest speakers shared insights and expectations for the upcoming events. They included Wynona Redmond, Malcolm X College President David Sanders, Juneteenth Illinois Executive Director Barbara Deer, Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, State Senator LaKesia Collins, State Rep. Yolonda Morris, Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon, State Rep. La Shawn Ford, Donald Dew, President & CEO of Habilitative Systems, Inc. Donald Dew, Vice President, Legal and Government Relations at Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service Kim Godden, program...