Shawnee's Juneteenth Celebration Highlights Community and History
During the Dunbar Heights Community Group Juneteenth Celebration, 'An Evening of Legacy & Light,' Anice Young speaks and sings about growing up in the Dunbar Heights neighborhood on June 17 at the Shawnee Communtiy Center. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
The Dunbar Heights Community Group (DHCG) celebrated Juneteenth early on June 17 at the Shawnee Community Center. The event was called “Juneteenth 2025: Evening of Legacy & Light,” with a theme of “The Rhythm of Freedom: Our Story, Our Strength, Our Celebration.”
Anice Young led the audience in the “Negro National Anthem,” which was taught at Dunbar High School. Lyrics can be found online for t…
