To honor Black history and celebrate when enslaved Americans first learned of their freedom — more than two months after the Civil War ended — Indiana Landmarks is hosting a Juneteenth celebration.

Black resilience is the theme for Indiana Landmarks’ Juneteenth event. Leaders at Indiana Landmarks say Black resilience refers to the extraordinary ability of African Americans to overcome challenges and adapt to changes in life despite systemic racism and racial trauma.

Indiana Landmarks wants to share stories of Black communities like Lyles Station, Weave Settlement, Lick Creek and more. They were places build by African Americans who were not allowed to assimilate into other spaces.

The keynote speaker at the Juneteenth celebration is Dr. Lasana Kazembe, and award-winning poet and scholar. Speaking about spiritual resilience is the Rev. Dr. Winterbourne Harrison-Jones and Dr. Danielle Henderson, a clinical IU psychologist and frequent News 8 correspondent, will speak on emotional resilience.

Indiana Landmark’s event is sold out, but you can still participate via Zoom on Thursday at 6 p.m.

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