Posted in Diaspora News Emancipation Day once local Black community's July Fourth afrakan May 10, 2026 Leave a comment Long before Juneteenth, Bloomington's Black community marked freedom with Emancipation Day celebrations rooted in history, resilience and unity. Source link Related Articles Black student found hanging at Delta State; no foul play suspected Joke about Frederick Douglass fuels criticism of racial privilege Conference of Black law enforcement leaders focus on action during turbulent political times MLK panel explores current events, Black history