{"id":343710,"date":"2026-06-20T03:14:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T03:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/343710\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T03:14:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T03:14:43","slug":"lubbock-celebrating-resilience-of-the-human-spirit-at-juneteenth-celebration-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/343710\/","title":{"rendered":"Lubbock celebrating \u2018resilience of the human spirit\u2019 at Juneteenth Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) &#8211; With Juneteenth here, Lubbock\u2019s Juneteenth Celebration is bringing the community together to remember the past and recognize what it means for the future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcbd.com\/2026\/06\/10\/lubbock-juneteenth-committee-announces-2026-juneteenth-celebration\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kcbd.com\/2026\/06\/10\/lubbock-juneteenth-committee-announces-2026-juneteenth-celebration\/\">Full schedule here<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cIt was an exciting time then and it\u2019s an exciting time now because we have to go back and remember and embrace our history and recognize what\u2019s its meaning for our future and our destiny,\u201d said Cory Powell, co-chair for the Juneteenth Celebration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Powell and fellow co-chair D\u2019Juana McPherson say the reunion-style celebration is focused on unity, bringing neighbors, friends and families together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201c[It\u2019s] about community coming together, not divided, but coming together to celebrate\u2026 this momentous occasion to celebrate Juneteenth and what that meant,\u201d McPherson said. \u201cThe reunion is just about family, friends, neighbors all coming together, celebrating, embracing our history and knowing where we have to go in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Organizers say the celebration includes activities for people of all ages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cThere\u2019s something for all ages, all stages,\u201d Powell said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Powell added that at its heart, Juneteenth is also about resilience, and the work still being done today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cJuneteenth for me is really about the resilience of the human spirit\u2026 the tenacity to keep moving\u2026 that we are working towards liberty and justice for all,\u201d Powell said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He also emphasized honoring those who came before by continuing their legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cCommemorating those who worked before us\u2026 to ensure that their work was not in vain,\u201d Powell said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Organizers say events <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcbd.com\/2026\/06\/10\/lubbock-juneteenth-committee-announces-2026-juneteenth-celebration\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kcbd.com\/2026\/06\/10\/lubbock-juneteenth-committee-announces-2026-juneteenth-celebration\/\">continue through the weekend<\/a>, with opportunities for families to learn, celebrate, and reflect together.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 KCBD. 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