Festivities begin at 10 a.m.
on Tuesday, June 13
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Pittsburg, Calif. – Los Medanos College is pleased to invite students, employees and members of the
community to celebrate Juneteenth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13. Festivities
will be held in the Student Union at the Pittsburg campus, 2700 E. Leland Road.
“On this day, we celebrate our country’s vision for an equal and free America for formerly enslaved Black and African Americans,” President Pamela Ralston said. “At Los Medanos College, we are determined to carry this moment of jubilation through the year to motivate our efforts toward eliminating inequities and institutional racism.”
The celebration includes music, games and food.
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, is a holiday that marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It celebrates the day when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached the enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the proclamation was issued.
“In the spirit of fostering a sense of community and promoting inclusivity, our Juneteenth Celebration will be a time for us to come together, reflect, and build community,” Interim Dean of Equity and Inclusion Rosa Armendariz said. “It will provide an opportunity for us to honor the rich history and cultural contributions of African Americans.”
The celebration is a collaboration by Los Medanos College BHM 365 Work Group and the offices of Equity & Inclusion and Student Life.
About Los Medanos College (LMC): LMC is one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, serving the East Contra Costa County community. Established in 1974, LMC has earned federal designations as a Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving institution. It offers award-winning transfer and career-technical programs, support services, and diverse academic opportunities in an inclusive learning environment. With exceptional educators, innovative curriculum, growing degree and certificate offerings, and state-of-the-art facilities, the college prepares students to succeed in their educational pursuits, in the workforce, and beyond. LMC’s Pittsburg Campus is located on 120 acres bordering Antioch, with an additional education center in Brentwood.