Freedom Corner
Juneteenth March & Events
Freedom Corner 1500 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, United StatesJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day—commemorates the historic moment on June 19, 1865, when African Americans were freed from slavery in Texas. It is an opportunity to give thanks for our country's progress while also calling attention to the work we have before us in creating the equity that reflects God's kingdom. Join the Justice Committee […]
Juneteenth Parade and Celebration
Freedom Corner 1500 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, United StatesPittsburgh’s 2019 Juneteenth celebration will be held June 28–30. ELPC will participate in the parade, beginning at Freedom Corner (Crawford St. and Centre Ave.), Saturday, June 29, 11 am. Line up begins at 10 am. Wear your ELPC t-shirt and put on walking shoes to march behind the ELPC banner to Point State Park, where […]
Juneteenth Celebration & Parade
Freedom Corner 1500 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, United StatesJoin other ELPC members, the Black Presbyterian Caucus, Pittsburgh Chapter, and the Pittsburgh Community at Freedom Corner in the Hill District (corners of Crawford St. and Center Ave) to celebrate the 1865 emancipation of Blacks in America. Lenore Williams and members of the Mission Board will lead the ELPC delegation. Look for the ELPC banner!