The Bessie Smith Cultural Center in downtown Chattanooga.(Bessie Smith Cultural Center)

This year’s Juneteenth parade in Chattanooga will pass in front of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, dedicated to this city’s African-American history and music.

Elijah Cameron with The Bessie shares how the Center will commemorate Thursday’s holiday, ahead of this weekend’s Big 9 Music Fest.

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For more, visit The Bessie Smith Cultural Center at bessiesmithcc.org and its Facebook page.

(Bessie Smith Cultural Center)(Bessie Smith Cultural Center)