Coalition Booth at Juneteenth

On Saturday, June 18th, Coalition members held an informational booth during the Juneteenth celebration at Cominsky Park in Dubuque, Iowa.

Marin Sam with Coalition members Marilou Irons and Mira Mosle

Juneteenth is a federally recognized holiday to honor the long-awaited freedom of enslaved African Americans on June 19th, 1866. The Coalitions presence is a reminder that freedom has still not reached everyone.

Green State Credit Union was the major sponsor of the event and they provided a meal for attendees.

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