Slaves in Galvaston, Texas, were nearly three years late being notified that they were free on June 19, 1865. The historical event symbolizes the end of slavery for African-American communities nationwide.

The second annual Juneteenth African-American Heritage Festival, to be held Saturday and Sunday, is not only a time of remembrance but also a festival of home cooking, live musical performances, arts and crafts, games and more.

"It's not just for African-Americans," said Wavie Gibson, retired Salisbury University professor of English and linguistics. "It's a great opportunity to share with the larger community, who we are, what we're about, what we struggle for (and) what we strive for."   more >>