The Meaning Behind Juneteenth

Join us to learn about the foundation and meaning of Juneteenth, how it came into being, and how it is celebrated. Find out about the relevance of Juneteenth in today’s society and about Florida’s original Emancipation which is in May, not June.

Donald Cleveland is a native of Shelbyville, TN who now resides in FL. He received his BS in Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University TN, and his MS in Guidance & Counselling from Florida Atlantic University, FL. He has studied extensively on Ancient African Civilization. He is retired from Broward College where he served as the Advisor for the local African Student Union for over 40 years. He has served as the president for the National Council for the on Black American Affairs- Southern Region.