Hundreds gathered for Michigan State University’s third annual Juneteenth Celebration: 158 Years Later Celebrating Progress, on June 16, at the Breslin Center. The evening’s program was emceed by MSU alum and violinist Rodney Page, and included a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by GeDeane Graham, jazz music by the MSU Jazz Quintet, gospel music by Gregory D and Company, as well as special appearances.
The event drew over 500 attendees and 40 vendors who participated in the Black Wall Street Vendor Fair.