Juneteenth

Today has been proclaimed Juneteenth National Independence Day in the state of Michigan, Michigan's jobless rate increased in May to 5.1%, and more.

It marks the 20th annual State of Michigan Juneteenth Freedom Day Recognition. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist made the proclamation

Director Vanessa Green joins in to share the details.

We talk to Andrea Wallace, sharing her involvement with I ROCK MY OWN.

We talk to Saunda Smith and Julius Rodgers about the Our Ancestors Wildest Dreams Scholarship and the Juneteenth Jam.

We talk to ED George Bayard and Board Member Victor Holt about the event.

Juneteenth, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, Grand Rapids Drum Circle, She Runs Grand Rapids, and Shadblow Theatre.

George Bayard discusses this important day.

Dee Morrison looks at the large need for foster families in Kent County, MDOT is hosting a meeting about M-46, Ottawa County is exploring micro homes as a solution to the housing crisis, and more.

Juneteenth is Wednesday June 19 and celebrations are planned in Grand Rapids to commemorate the holiday