Attendees serve themselves at a buffet during the Juneteenth Gala held by the Yokota African American Heritage Association at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2023. The Yokota AAHA is a non-profit organization that works to promote, educate, and integrate African American culture, history and heritage throughout the Team Yokota community. The Juneteenth Gala was a celebration of the events of June 19, 1865, when the people of Galvaston, Texas, were notified of their freedom by presidential decree, and the day was officially declared a federal holiday in 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
Date Taken: | 06.17.2023 |
Date Posted: | 06.19.2023 08:36 |
Photo ID: | 7868952 |
VIRIN: | 230617-F-HU835-1192 |
Resolution: | 5277x2968 |
Size: | 3.89 MB |
Location: | JP |
Web Views: | 22 |
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