A celebration in Florence on Thursday highlighted local service agencies, businesses, culture and history in honor of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the final delivery of news of emancipation to Black Americans in 1865. This was the event’s third year, and it focused on the theme of “family reunion,” said event organizer Sienna Thompson. Thompson […]
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Here’s how you can celebrate Juneteenth in NKY this year
Celebrate Juneteenth locally this year with several events put on by the Northern Kentucky Juneteenth Committee. The first is a career fair, which will take place at the Covington branch of the Kentucky Career Center on Madison Avenue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 12. A celebration will occur later in the […]
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Florence city council discusses updates to personnel policies
Florence city officials discussed proposed updates to city personnel policies during a special city council meeting last week. Presented by human resources administrator Laura Grant, the changes include additional benefits as well as updates that bring the policies into compliance with state and federal requirements. Among the benefits are three new official holidays, the inclusion […]
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Park Hills considers ordinance that would make Juneteenth a paid holiday
Park Hills held the first reading of an ordinance Monday evening that would add Juneteenth to the list of paid holidays that city employees receive. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19 each year, marked the first full year of emancipation that formerly enslaved people in Galveston, Texas celebrated in 1866. If this ordinance is passed, Juneteenth […]
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‘Today is a day of freedom. Today is a day of celebration’
Local youth showcased their talents at the Lincoln-Grant Scholar House in celebration of Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
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NKY Community Action Commission to host Juneteenth celebration Wednesday
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission’s Fatherhood and Lincoln Grant Scholar House programs are once again partnering with St. Elizabeth Healthcare to host a Juneteenth celebration. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 19 from 3-7 p.m. at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House, 824 Greenup St., in Covington. The event is an annual commemoration […]
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Covington City Hall closed for Juneteenth
Covington City Hall, located at 20 W. Pike St., will be closed on Wednesday in recognition of the Juneteenth, the city announced in a press release. City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday. In addition, the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission and St. Elizabeth Healthcare will hold their annual Juneteenth Celebration from 3 p.m. to […]
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Covington to close two streets over weekend for Juneteenth and Craft Market
The City of Covington announced it would close streets over the weekend in recognition of two celebrations. Some sections of two roads will be temporarily closed to through traffic during the events. Off-duty law enforcement officers hired by the event organizers will manage the closures. Juneteenth Friday, June 14 at 8 a.m. to Sunday, June […]
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Florence celebrates Juneteenth with festivities and food
For Family By Family and the city of Florence are hosting their second annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19 at the Florence Nature Park and Event Center, featuring music, art, food, family activities, face painting and food trucks.
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Florence purchases property rooted in Black history
The City of Florence is purchasing a property that once housed the city’s first Black church congregation with the intent of restoration. The purchase of 21 Girard St. from 31 Girard Place LLC for $150,000 was approved with a 6-0 vote by the Florence City Council during Tuesday’s regular session. “We’ve discussed this property a […]