Phoenix Juneteenth celebration grows into Arizona's largest, drawing thousands for third annual event
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Jorge I. Guajardo
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The third annual Juneteenth Family Reunion in Phoenix, organized by BlackNet AZ and Cactus and Culture, has grown from a small event into what organizers call the largest Juneteenth celebration in Arizona. Held at the Walter WhereHouse in west Phoenix on June 19, the event featured food, music, art, games and vendors, drawing thousands of attendees. The celebration focuses on community, culture and nostalgia, inspired by the organizers' experiences growing up in Chicago.
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