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June 16, 2021
SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury is getting ready to celebrate Juneteenth with a community cookout. Eastern Shore Juneteenth, the Wicomico Truth and Reconciliation Initiative, Action Made Clothing, and Faith Over Fear Economic Development Inc. are all pitching in. “We weren’t expecting it to be a big event. We were just thinking of something small that we could have that celebrates Juneteenth and that people could come out to. We had so many businesses and organizations reach out to us wanting to sponsor, or wanting to donate in some way,” said Eastern Shore Juneteenth Co-Found Makya Purnell.
Saturday, Salisbury City Park will serve as the venue for music, games, activities, and resources for the community. Purnell says free food will be served up, and it’s not just going to be hotdogs and hamburgers. They’re going to be cooking up all the best parts of soul food, including greens, mac and cheese, and other favorites. Purnell says they’re also gearing s