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The Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture pays tribute to the enslaved Missourians who sued for their freedom prior to the Civil War was dedicated Monday June 20, 2022. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza. The event drew more than 200 people, including descendants of those who sued.
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The Honorable Judge David Mason, who spoke at the unveiling of the Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture by artist Preston Jackson (behind him on left) Monday, June 20, 2022, Ò on the renamed Freedom Plaza at the Civil Courts Building downtown.
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The Honorable Judge David Mason, who spoke at the unveiling of the Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture by artist Preston Jackson (behind him on left) Monday, June 20, 2022, Ò on the renamed Freedom Plaza at the Civil Courts Building downtown.
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Hundreds of people watched the unveiling of the Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture by artist Preston Jackson Monday, June 20, 2022, on the renamed Freedom Plaza at the Civil Courts Building downtown. The memorial commemorates the hundreds of lawsuits filed by slaves in Missouri courts for freedom under “once free, always free” laws. Photo by Wiley Price / St. Louis American
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The formal unveiling of the Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture by artist Preston Jackson is congratulated by master of ceremonies on Monday, June 20, 2022, on the renamed Freedom Plaza at the Civil Courts Building downtown.
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The Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture pays tribute to the enslaved Missourians who sued for their freedom prior to the Civil War was dedicated Monday June 20, 2022. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza. The event drew more than 200 people, including descendants of those who sued.
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Lynne Jackson, the great-great-granddaughter of Dred and Harriett Scott, said ÒToday couldnÕt be a better day for us to commemorate this wonderful monument, which actually brings those other enslaved people who had the bold tenacity and strength of character to come out from behind the shadows and say this will go on no further,Ó Jackson spoke during the formal unveiling of the Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture by artist Preston Jackson on Monday, June 2022. on the renamed Freedom Plaza at the Civil Courts Building.
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St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones brought attention to the fact that the dedication fell on the newly enacted federal holiday of Juneteenth, which marks the date in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza on Monday June 20, 2022.
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The Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture pays tribute to the enslaved Missourians who sued for their freedom prior to the Civil War was dedicated Monday June 20, 2022. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza. The event drew more than 200 people, including descendants of those who sued.
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The Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture pays tribute to the enslaved Missourians who sued for their freedom prior to the Civil War was dedicated Monday June 20, 2022. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza. The event drew more than 200 people, including descendants of those who sued.
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The Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture pays tribute to the enslaved Missourians who sued for their freedom prior to the Civil War was dedicated Monday June 20, 2022. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza. The event drew more than 200 people, including descendants of those who sued.
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The Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture pays tribute to the enslaved Missourians who sued for their freedom prior to the Civil War was dedicated Monday June 20, 2022. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza. The event drew more than 200 people, including descendants of those who sued.
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The Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture pays tribute to the enslaved Missourians who sued for their freedom prior to the Civil War was dedicated Monday June 20, 2022. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza. The event drew more than 200 people, including descendants of those who sued.
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Etta Daniels a historian for Greenwood Cemetary in Velda Village Hills of St. Louis County, Mo. holds a sign to recognize Freedom Suite winner Lucy Ann Delaney in 1844 at the Old Court House.
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The Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture pays tribute to the enslaved Missourians who sued for their freedom prior to the Civil War was dedicated Monday June 20, 2022. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza. The event drew more than 200 people, including descendants of those who sued.
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The Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture pays tribute to the enslaved Missourians who sued for their freedom prior to the Civil War was dedicated Monday June 20, 2022. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza. The event drew more than 200 people, including descendants of those who sued.
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The Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture pays tribute to the enslaved Missourians who sued for their freedom prior to the Civil War was dedicated Monday June 20, 2022. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza. The event drew more than 200 people, including descendants of those who sued.
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Laronda Griffin credits the St. Louis city and county public schools for fostering her love for educating. Griffin leads her family during music class (left to right): LaRonda Griffin, Urias Carryl, Zakira Carryl and Victoria Walker.
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( L TO R) Zakira Carryl, Victoria Walker, LaRonda Griffin, Urias Carryl, Xavier Carryl, Jeremiah Griffin.
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(L TO R) Anthony Walker, LaRonda Griffin, Victoria Walker, Zakira Carryl, Jeremiah Griffin, Xavier Carryl, Urias Carryl.
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Laronda Griffin credits the St. Louis city and county public schools for fostering her love for educating.
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Music class (L TO R) LaRonda Griffin, Urias Carryl, Victoria Walker, Zakira Carryl.
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Laronda Griffin credits the St. Louis city and county public schools for fostering her love for educating. Griffin leads her family during music class (left to right): LaRonda Griffin, Urias Carryl, Zakira Carryl and Victoria Walker.
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Eric Payne gives instructions to the kids during a chess class in the Legacy Institute program Sat. June 11, 2022 at the Confluence Preparatory Academy.
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Kids play a game of chess class in the Legacy Institute on Sat. June 11, 2022 at the Confluence Preparatory Academy.
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Eric Payne gives instructions to the kids during a chess class in the Legacy Institute program Sat. June 11, 2022 at the Confluence Preparatory Academy.
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Eric Payne gives instructions to the kids during a chess class in the Legacy Institute program Sat. June 11, 2022 at the Confluence Preparatory Academy.
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Eric Payne gives instructions to the kids during a chess class in the Legacy Institute program Sat. June 11, 2022 at the Confluence Preparatory Academy.
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Brandy Clay at her Funnell Cake Factory in downtown St. Louis near Washington and 10th Streets Monday June 20, 2022. Photo by Wiley Price / St. Louis American
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Brandy Clay at her Funnell Cake Factory in downtown St. Louis near Washington and 10th Streets Monday June 20, 2022. Photo by Wiley Price / St. Louis American
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Brandy Clay at her Funnell Cake Factory in downtown St. Louis near Washington and 10th Streets Monday June 20, 2022. Photo by Wiley Price / St. Louis American
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Brandy Clay at her Funnell Cake Factory in downtown St. Louis near Washington and 10th Streets Monday June 20, 2022. Photo by Wiley Price / St. Louis American
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Brandy Clay at her Funnell Cake Factory in downtown St. Louis near Washington and 10th Streets Monday June 20, 2022. Photo by Wiley Price / St. Louis American
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To honor the first federal holiday for Juneteenth the city held an event in Poelker Park. Laila Mitchell 4, gives some love to a alpacka during festivities Saturday morning June 18, 2022.
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To honor the first federal holiday for Juneteenth the city held an event in Poelker Park Sat. June 18, 2022. and Laila Mitchell 4, give some love to a alpacka during festivities.
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To honor the first federal holiday for Juneteenth the city held an event in Poelker Park Sat. June 18, 2022. and Laila Mitchell 4, give some love to a alpacka during festivities.
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St. Louis Cardinals baseball mascot Fredbird has fun with area kids at a joint Juneteenth celebration with New Horizon Church and Grace Methodist Church Sat. June 18, 2022 at New Horizon.
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St. Louis Cardinals baseball mascot Fredbird has fun with area kids at a joint Juneteenth celebration with New Horizon Church and Grace Methodist Church Sat. June 18, 2022 at New Horizon.
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St. Louis Cardinals baseball mascot Fredbird has fun at a joint Juneteenth celebration with New Horizon Church and Grace Methodist Church Sat. June 18, 2022 at New Horizon.
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St. Louis Cardinals baseball mascot Fredbird has fun at a joint Juneteenth celebration with New Horizon Church and Grace Methodist Church Sat. June 18, 2022 at New Horizon.
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Rita (right) of Rita II Girlz Creations welcomes residents to her booth at the the Juneteenth celebration at Dellwood Recreation Center on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Daughter Sheeba Reed (left) and husband Spencer Reed (center) help out.
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AJ Jones and son Ryan admire the colorful display at Rita’s booth of Rita II Girlz Creations, during the Juneteenth celebration at Dellwood Recreation Center on Sunday, June 19, 2022.
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AJ Jones and son Ryan admire the colorful display at Rita’s booth of Rita II Girlz Creations, during the Juneteenth celebration at Dellwood Recreation Center on Sunday, June 19, 2022.