PHILADELPHIA - A preview of Juneteenth was held Friday at Malcom X Park in West Philly. Dozens of people joined in on a march that ended with activities and community resources at the park.
It's one of many events all over Philadelphia and surrounding areas that will mostly happen tomorrow to commemorate that day in history. "I think people are starting to realize the importance and depth of today, that it’s more than the black Fourth of July," said Christopher Bowman.
He’s the president and CEO of "I Will Breathe". He’s holding his second Juneteenth event at Martin Luther King High School tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m."It’s going to be a big black business marketplace out here.