Broadview Mayor Thanks Lindop District 92 for Juneteenth Support

(BROADVIEW, IL) –– Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson presented a plaque of appreciation to the Lindop District 92 Board of Education this week for their generous support of the Village of Broadview's annual Juneteenth celebration, held June 14-16.

Thompson expressed her gratitude for the continued partnership between the village and Lindop District 92.

"We’re deeply grateful for the ongoing support of the entire Lindop District 92 Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Janiece Jackson,” said Thompson. “The school district’s contribution to our Juneteenth celebration is a testament to their commitment to education, community, and recognition of the importance of African-American history."

Board President Aaron Hannah echoed this sentiment.

"Juneteenth is a significant day in our nation's history, and for African-Americans in particular, and we’re proud to support the Village of Broadview in its efforts to celebrate and educate the community about this important holiday,” said Hannah. “The Juneteenth celebration was a well-organized, professional event that showcased the best of Broadview."

Educators “have a responsibility” to highlight the history of Juneteenth, says Superintendent, Dr. Jackson.

"Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality, marking the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas finally received word of their emancipation, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation,” said Dr. Jackson. “As educators, we have a responsibility to teach our students about this important historical event and its significance in the ongoing, unending fight for civil rights."

The Lindop District 92 school board contributed $10,000 to the event, which cost the village $100,000.

The Juneteenth celebration featured a variety of activities, including live music, food vendors, cultural performances, and educational exhibits. The event drew more than 1,000 attendees from Broadview and surrounding communities, according to the mayor.

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