Douglass’ Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival kicks off
Donna Turner chats with Tim Dodson at Douglass Park during the Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 17, 2022. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Nicole Dorsey of Memphis Face Painting works her magic on Jacqueline Jones at Douglass Park on Friday, June 17, 2022. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Lex Phillips communes with the roosters at Happy Times Farm Traveling at Douglass Park during the Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 17, 2022. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Antoneisha Gordon wears festive colors at Douglass Park during the Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 17, 2022. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Laquita Gordon strikes a pose at Douglass Park during the Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 17, 2022. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Juneteenth Douglass Freedom & Heritage Festival kicked off Friday in Douglass Park with yoga, face painting, book giveaways, a petting zoo and more.
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Daja E. Henry is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Howard University and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and currently is a general assignment reporter.
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