Barbara Williamson learned about Juneteenth from her grandfather who told her of the holiday’s history when she was a little girl living in Boca Raton. Since then, Williamson, 85, has celebrated the holiday instead of Fourth of July, often holding a barbecue with red Kool-Aid and spending time reflecting on Black history.
“Nobody can stop me from celebrating,” said Williamson, now a Fort Lauderdale resident. “It’s all about freedom, and freedom is worth celebrating.”
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