Juneteenth Celebration Draws Hundreds of People to Downtown Benton Harbor | Port of Benton
BENTON HARBOR – Cansada Beck was among hundreds of residents of southwest Michigan who gathered along Main Street in downtown Benton Harbor in a demonstration of unity.
Beck, a resident of Benton Harbor, was there to watch the Tiger Marching Band perform at the town’s fourth annual parade and celebration.
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Benton Harbor artist Jessica Hightower, left, talks about her art on Saturday with Benton Harbor resident Geena Seats during the Benton Harbor Juneteenth parade and celebration.
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Neighbors Organizing Against Racism march on Saturday in the Benton Harbor Juneteenth Parade and Celebration. Wearing a black beret, Trenton Bowens, the founder of the organization.
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