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Many Milwaukeeans came out to see the Juneteenth Parade on Monday. Others paraded. (Photo by Sue Vliet)

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the news – two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation – that slaves had been freed.

Juneteenth is a relatively new federal holiday, but Milwaukee has been observing the day for years and last Monday was no exception. An annual parade, replete with vendors and other attractions, drew thousands.

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NNS was there, too, snapping shots of Milwaukeeans observing the day.

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Devin Blake began his career as a journalist at Patch, covering the Southern California communities he grew up in, with a particular focus on local businesses, unemployment, and organizations addressing unmet community needs. As he witnessed the growing homelessness crisis, he transitioned into working as a resource and information coordinator, supporting community groups and nonprofits serving unhoused populations, including the elderly, developmentally disabled, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. In addition to his community-focused work, Blake has contributed to publications such as New York Magazine, The Onion, and McSweeney’s. He enjoys spending time with his wife and navigating the daily adventures of parenting his young son.