• Jayla Redman 4, swinging bubbles at the BKM For Life Boot Camp Juneteenth Family Fun Day Sat. June 17, 2023 in north St. Louis County.

  • Jayla Redman 4, swinging bubbles at the BKM For Life Boot Camp Juneteenth Family Fun Day Sat. June 17, 2023 in north St. Louis county.

  • Jayla Redman 4, swinging bubbles at the BKM For Life Boot Camp Juneteenth Family Fun Day Sat. June 17, 2023 in north St. Louis county.

  • Marian Brooks crochets and displays crochet creations for sale in a booth at the 2023 Juneteenth Fair in Dellwood, Missouri, on Mon., June 19, 2023. 

  • A volunteer doctor (left) and representative (middle) from Oak Street Health explain medicare services which the primary care chain provides to Juneteenth fair goers on Mon., June 19, 2023.

  • Fannie Richardson in Black liberation colors from hair to toe demonstrates her skin care products at the 2023 Juneteenth Fair in Dellwood, Missouri, on Mon., June 19, 2023. 

  • Elise Roberts and Felicia Johnson, founder of Women of Grace stand in front of a Juneteenth sign by DC Dazzling Yard Signs at the 2023 Juneteenth Fair in Dellwood, Missouri on Mon., June 19, 2023.  

  • Baby Skylar, Diamond Wilson and Trinity Walker help out at a Love Lemonade stand benefitting Micheal Brown Sr. Choosen for Change organization at the Dellwood Juneteenth fair on Mon., June 19, 2023.

  • A historical marker along the Monon bike trail in Indianapolis near the spot where Marshall “Major” Taylor set a one-mile record in 1896.Marshall was born in Indianapolis and later became the first African-American champion in 1899.

  • St. Louisans Wes Falker and his wife Ann (on their tandem bike) joined more than 400 bicyclists from across the country over the Juneteenth weekend to honor Major Taylor at the Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance convention in Indianopolis.The Falkers rode a century (100 miles) on Saturday and 38 miles on Sunday.

  • License plate on the tandem bicycle belonging to Wes and Ann Falker of St. Louis. The Falkers travel the country to participate in long distance bicycle rides.

  • From left, Christina Moss, Torron Willis, Calvin Stewart,Aaron Baloney, Stepahnie Hester,Regina Frazier,Joy Calloway, and Tamara Sunkett. All particiipated in the Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance Convention and rede to honor Major Taylor.

  • First Baptist Church of Chesterfield Pastor Christopher Rogers makig opening remarks before the start of the JUneteenth celebration concert at the church with members of the St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON Chorus Monday June 19,2023.

  • St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians Alison Harney and Xiaoxiao Qiang on violins with Andrew Francois on viola and Alvin McCall on cello. In the background is chorus director Kevin McBeth.

  • IN UNISON soprano Alayna Epps “Ride on King Jesus” during Monday’s June 19,2023 concert at the First Baptist Church of Chesterfield.

  • The St. Louis Symphony’s Young Artist performing Rollo Dilworth’s “Let My People Go” during the Juneteenth concert at the First Baptist Church of Chesterfield Monday June 19, 2023.

  • St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON Program Manager Michelle Byrd making remarks during the Juneteenth concert Monday June 19, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Chesterfield.

  • St. Louis Symphony Orchestra IN UNISON Young Artist Alexander Johnson read “Freedom” by Langston Hughes during Monday’s historic Juneteenth event at First Baptist Church of Chesterfield June 19, 2023.

  • Teresia Simmons a member of the chorus reads a original poem called “Images of My People” during the Monday afternoon June 19, 2023 concert at First Baptist Church Of Chesterfield. Photo by Wiley Price I St. Louis American

  • St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON Chorus Director Kevin McBeth conducting the during the Juneteenth concert at the First Baptist Church of Chesterfield Monday June 19, 2023.

  • SLSO IN UNISON Coordinator at First Baptist Church of Chesterfield Joyce Jefferson making remarks at the closing of the Juneteenth event Monday June 19, 2023.

  • Poetiq performs and stands tall at PrideFest St.Charles. The annual festival took place Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri.

  • Poetiq performs and stands tall at PrideFest St.Charles. The annual festival took place Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri.

  • Calvin Riley, owner of the George B. Vashon Museum, poses in the Julius Hunter Media Room.

  • Photo (left to right) Relative and supporter, Muriel Pulliam, and Calvin and Calra Riley, owners of the George B Vashon Museum.

  • The George B Vashon Museum of African American History, located at 2223 St Louis Ave.

  • Artifacts in the Civil Rights room exhibit in the George B Vashon Museum.

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