Chronicle c,l_ 36 071405 *FIR1I* * * '5-DIGIT 27101 ADMINISTRATION FORSYTH CNTY PUB LIB 660 W 5TH ST 75 WINSTON SALDI NC _7j.01-2/55 ou> by Kevin Walker Ninety-five-year-old Louise Davis is all smiles as she receives her crown during the June Jubilee at Sunrise Towers on Friday. Davis , who has lived in the Towers for the past three decades, was named queen of the Jubilee. Davis and many of her neighbors spent Friday evening dancing , chit-chatting and enjoying food. To read more about the event turn to The Chronicle's Community section on CI. Church hosts Juneteenth celebration Photo by Kevin Walker Members of the Emmanuel Baptist Church choir perform vintage gospel songs during the Juneteenth celebration held- Saturday at Mount Pleasant. BY T. KEVIN WALKKR THh CHRONK'Lt About 100 people came to Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Saturday to cel ebrate Juneteenth. the more than a century old African American holiday that cele brates the day the last slave was unshackled. For years the church's Black History Committee has sponsored programs to mark the holiday. Saturday's pro gram was a fusion of spiritual songs, dances and historical reflection. It's central message was that freedom was not free and should not be taken for granted. Officially. Juneteenth is cel ebrated each June 19. History reports that on that day in 1 865 word of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached slaves in Texas. Because of the state's geographical location. Texas slaves were the last to learn that they were free. The news came two years after President Lincoln had signed the document. Juneteenth's popularity has always been great in Texas and Oklahoma, where the day is marked ? with celebrations attended by thousands. In most parts of the country, though, the holiday comes and goes as qui etly as a mouse. The Rev. Vernon Crump, the pastor dt Mount Pleasant, said that is a shame. Crump said African-Americans should put Juneteenth on the same level as the Fourth of July because independence did not come for black Americans until more than 80 years after the nation's first Fourth of July eel See Junetdetith <>n A10 Harry begins new life at age 50 Behind the scenes mover steps to front with new business BY FELECIA P MCMILLAN. PH D THE CHRONK I I This Saturday mark* Cheryl Harry's 5<)th birthday, and it also marks the official open house for her new venture - Elegant Eventz, an events planning serv ice that is open to the public. Things arc coming together. I'm just thankful and grateful to God. It's all com i n g together." said Harry. "On June 2(x I will turn 50. My life's work is coming ? together in such a divine way." since August 01 zuuu, Cneryl Denise Harry has served as the director of kingdom ministries and development for Union Bap tist Church, where she continues to work. Under this title, she directs, coordinates and conducts activities, programs and min istries; provides overall church administration; and works closely with her pastor (the Rev. Dr. Sir Walter Mack Jr.). media auxiliary presidents, leaders and organiza tions in program design, imple mentation and printed materials development. Pastor Mack is not surprised that public demand for Harry's services has grown. "Cheryl has the profound ability to take the concerns and desires of the people and make their program expectations a real ity." Mack said. "With her excite ment and energy, Cheryl brings a sense of optimism that ignites with her passion. She has pro found insight on the community and the needs of the community, which take her expertise to a level of excellency." See Harry on A7 In Grateful Memory of Our Founders, Florrie S. Russell and Carl H. Russell, Sr. " Growing and Still Dedicated to Serve You Better" ^Russell fflumral ;Home Wishes to Thank Everyone For Their Support H22 Carl Kussell Ave. (at Martin I ^uther King Or.) Winston-Salem. NC 27101 (3 36) 722-3459 l ax (336) 631-8268 rusfhome@bvllsouth.net If? hi | in