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Hannibal celebrates its Juneteenth tradition

June 19, 2023 | By Addi Zanger

HANNIBAL, Mo. — June 19, also known as Juneteenth, is a national holiday commemorating the liberation of African-Americans in Texas who were still illegally enslaved in 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Today, Black people all across America celebrate Juneteenth, including the community of Hannibal. While Juneteenth has only…

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Riedel Foundation awards matching grant to Juneteenth puppetry program

June 18, 2023 | By Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal youths presented a professionally trained puppet program with proceeds from a Riedel Foundation matching grant to the Juneteenth Coalition. The Hannibal Juneteenth Coalition is raising donations to match the $1,750 Riedel grant. That money is going toward professional training to put on puppet performances with a message of inclusivity. In a…

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