By Michelle Petersen.
Each year, the Franklin Township Republican Municipal Committee (FTRMC) proudly joins our community at the Juneteenth Festival at Naaman Williams Park. We don’t just show up—we support. We purchase a vendor table, donate hundreds of dollars as sponsors, march in the parade, and joyfully hand out flags, candy, and other patriotic gifts to local children. Rain or shine, we are always the first to arrive and the last to leave. And each year, we participate not for recognition, but because we believe Juneteenth is a very significant part of our history.
We attend because we truly enjoy the poetry, the singing, the cultural dancing, and the history being celebrated. We attend because we honor the freedoms secured by the 13th Amendment. And we attend because we deeply respect the Black community and believe Juneteenth is a moment for reflection and unity—not division.
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