{"id":3417,"date":"2022-10-01T02:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T02:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africanamericanvoice.net\/?p=3417"},"modified":"2022-10-03T02:43:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T02:43:14","slug":"illinois-house-speaker-and-7th-district-state-rep-emanuel-chris-welch-to-host-free-fathers-day-and-juneteenth-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africanamericanvoice.net\/?p=3417","title":{"rendered":"Illinois House Speaker and 7th District State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch to Host Free Father’s Day and Juneteenth Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NEWS PROVIDED BYDemocrats for the Illinois House <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 31, 2022, 05:00 ET<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WESTCHESTER, Ill.,\u00a0May 31, 2022\u00a0\/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0House Speaker “Emanuel”\u00a0Chris Welch\u00a0plans to bring the community together with the first annual Juneteenth and Father’s Day Celebration. The Speaker is inviting local families and people from all across\u00a0Illinois\u00a0to come together in unity in order to celebrate and honor African Americans’ journey to freedom in America.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The observance of Juneteenth is about the journey to freedom and achievement for African Americans,” said Welch, who serves as the first African American Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. “It is as important to the shaping of America as the 4th of July. It represents the day that the American dream of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness became more attainable for people of color. We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams. We will honor Juneteenth with a celebration of unity, respect, and community. We are inviting the entire 7th District, community groups, families, and of course our youth to join us in what we hope will be an incredible and fun-filled day.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 19, 1865, was the day word reached the enslaved in Galveston, Texas that their emancipation had been made formal, though it had been so since January 1, 1863. That news changed the world for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Speaker’s free Father’s Day and Juneteenth Celebration will take place Sunday, June 19th from 1 pm-4 pm at Memorial Park District [639 N. Wolf Road in Hillside] behind Adventure Bay Pool. There will be a barbecue, games, and family activities. For questions or to find ways to support and join the celebration, email HDems@HDemsIL.com<\/a> or call 708.938.5787.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Democrats for the Illinois House:<\/strong> We are a political organization supporting Democrats for the Illinois House in fighting for equality, justice, and opportunity for all. Under the leadership of House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Democrats for Illinois House (DIH) is dedicated to promoting the excellent work of the caucus, protecting incumbents, winning competitive races, and serving Illinoisans with integrity. The Illinois House Democratic Caucus is one of the most diverse in the nation representing African American (22), Latinx (10), Asian American (4), Women (39) and LGBTQ+ (4) members. DIH is committed to creating an environment across the state that is inclusive and welcoming to all people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOURCE Democrats for the Illinois House<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Published without changes from CISION PR NewsWire<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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