CHICAGO (CBS)– This month marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.
Wednesday night, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center will host a free virtual event. NAACP civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill will discuss the anniversary’s significance in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police.
READ MORE: Chicago Weather: Wind Chill Advisory In Effect, Wind Chills Dropping Well Below ZeroA spokesperson from the museum told CBS 2 this even is part of the museum’s mission to champion equity and respect for all people.
READ MORE: View Live RadarTo be part of the presentation, log into Ilholocausemuseum.org and click on programs to pre-register.
MORE NEWS: Many Chicago Area Schools To Close Or Go Remote Wednesday Due To Extreme ColdThe even begins at 7 p.m.
