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Juneteenth Day of Remembrance celebration held in Georgetown

Frank Satterfield listens to the national anthem as the program begins. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Deny Howeth
June 28, 2016
Buffalo Soldiers Motor Club of Delaware lead the parade around The Circle in Georgetown as they head to the Richard Allen School.
Jeffrey Matthews, president of Buffalo Soldiers, talks about the significance of the group.
Attendees gather under the tent to hear stories and performances.
A classic car fills out the parade through town; cars lined up at the school for everyone to attend.
Jurnee White enjoys her face painting.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae of Sussex County parade through town to the Richard Allen School.
The Rev. Dr. Geraldine Jones, president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, talks to the crowd about remembering the past and embracing the future.
Diaz Bonevile drives the van in the parade with children from the West Rehoboth Youth Program.
West Rehoboth Children and Youth program join the audience with respect as the national anthem is sung.
Harry Crapper, treasurer of the Richard Allen Coalition, talks to the crowd and sings a tune.
Kathy McGuiness, candidate for lieutenant governor, and her crew parade to the Richard Allen School. Shown are (l-r) Jordan Campbell, Saylar McGuiness, Stormy McGuiness, the canine crew Lily, Sophie, Coco Chanel, and Liz V, Kathy, and Beth Thomas with Roxy.
Jane Hovington welcomes the crowd and offers historical information about Juneteenth.
Georgetown Mayor William West, Lisa Hudson Briggs, and Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, join the group in song.
Georgetown Mayor William West welcomes the group to the celebration.
West Rehoboth Youth and Children join the Pathways to Success, whose mission statement is preparing youth, adults, and their families for successful lives. In back are (l-r) Miracle Cox, Jasmine Finney, Joey Finney Jr., Spiritual Cox, Renay Douglas. In front, Fay Blake, London Cox, Diaz Boneville and Jayla FInney.
Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, points out the shirt Joey Finney Jr. is wearing to bring attention to youth being empowered.
Beebe Healthcare, League of Women Voters, Art Therapy by Jennifer August and Pathways to Success were on hand to offer information.
Sarah Freih performed songs for attendees.
Sussex Artz in Motion student Khymie Hope sings a contemporary tune.
Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club heads through town to the Richard Allen School.
Ivan Neal, Assistant principal at Georgetown Elementary School and board member of the Richard Allen Coalition prepares for his turn at the entrance of the celebration.
Leona Robinson recites a poem about Richard Allen.

The Richard Allen Coalition and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted the Juneteenth celebration June 18 at the Richard Allen School in Georgetown. The day began with a parade through town led by the Buffalo Soldiers. Juneteenth is a celebration of June 19, 1865, when the Union Soldiers entered into Galveston, Texas, to announce the General’s Order 3, ensuring adherence to Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation issued two years earlier. The day became a celebration thoughout many cities in the years since as the day African-Americans all were freed from slavery.

Vendors were on hand to offer information about health, voter rights and serve food for attendees. Games and competitions were held and a car show was a highlight of the day. Christy Taylor Music Studios provided the entertainment for the day.

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