Local Emancipation Day events planned for May 20, 1-5 p.m.

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Community Friends of Jefferson County invite everyone to the annual 20th of May (Emancipation Day) Celebration, 1-5 p.m. at the Old Howard Academy, located at 835 Mamie Scott Rd. The fair-style event will feature vendors, live music, entertainment, guest speakers, kids activities, free food for kids and more – all designed to uplift, educate and highlight the rich diversity of the community. Guest speakers will be Lanetra Bennett of WCTV News, local student