National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
Celebration of Freedom
Alaska
Alaska recognizes Juneteenth as a State Holiday or State Holiday Observance through a Bill, House Resolution, Senate Resolution or Joint Resolution
Rep. Lisel McGuire - (*contact Alaska Juneteenth State Director, Dino Allen - 907-834-7542 or 907-350-1811)(passed 2001)
Rep. Lisel McGuire - (*contact Alaska Juneteenth State Director, Dino Allen - 907-834-7542 or 907-350-1811)(passed 2001)
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National Juneteenth Theme:
"Together we will see Juneteenth Independence Day
become a National Holiday in America!"
2009 JUNETEENTH ALASKA ALCAN HIGHWAY CELEBRATION
October 28-31, 2009
October 28-31, 2009
Dick Griffin and Dr. Myers presenting Gov. Sean Parnell Dick Griffin (trombone) concert with Ron Myers (paino) Dr. Myers & Bishop Dave Thomas receiving an Alaskan flag with the book, "Juneteenth a Celebration of Freedom". & Dirk Westfall (bass) flown over the state capital on October 28, 2009 in Juneau , AK by Lt. Gov. Craig Campbel in honor of the African American army engineers who brought down the wall of segregation in the U.S.