Nashua Juneteenth celebration commemorates official and legal end to slavery
Nora R., a triple-certified hair stylist and owner of Nora's Locs & Braids in Nashua, provides for the recent Juneteenth holiday celebration a wide range of dreadlocks, braids, natural hair and handcrafted accoutrements for stylish ladies looking for a fresh look. Photo by LORETTA JACKSON
Stevie Klein and Keanu Klein, age 2, offered information from the United Way of Greater Nashua related to affordable childcare, community events and services for families during the gathering of hundreds who attended Juneteenth activities at Riverwalk Park. Photo by LORETTA JACKSON
Yalianiz Perez, a Nashua visitor with her family to the Juneteenth commemoration at Riverwalk, takes time out to become better acquainted with officers from the Nashua Police Department Mounted Unit and their highly trained steeds. Photo by LORETTA JACKSON
Tim Thorpe, known regionally as "Mr. Goodbarz," of Mr. Goodbarz Toybox Studio, his Nashua headquarters for audio production and entertainment spotlighting MidWest Hip Hop and other genres of music, keeps the beat as visitors rejoice in the celebration of Juneteenth at Riverwalk Park. Photo by LORETTA JACKSON
Vengerflutta Smith, left, Ward 6 Alderman in Nashua and Greater Nashua Area Branch NAACP membership chair, joins Linda Gathright, Ward 9 State Rep., and President of the Greater Nashua Area Branch NAACP, in greeting Juneteenth enthusiasts at Riverwalk Park. Photo by LORETTA JACKSON
A moment of recognition for supporters of the Juneteenth holiday commemoration at Riverwalk Park brings together these event planners and participants, representatives of several organizations that include the primary event sponsor, Nashua Family Network (NFN). Photo by LORETTA JACKSON
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