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‘We can overcome anything’: Gospel Fest returns to Millennium Park after violence, COVID delays
It was a testomony, some stated, of survival.
“We made it! Tens of millions did not make it, however we have been one of many ones that did! So, we rejoice that and we rejoice those that have gone on,” stated Pastor Reginald McCracken, Conventional Choir assistant director.
Many occasions are coming again this summer time as indicators of the pandemic slowly fade.
“It is a sense of freedom. The Bible says, ‘Who the son units free is free certainly.’ And, we’re free, at the moment!” stated Lavarnga Hubbard, a performer and “Dutchess of Gospel Music.”
Final month, the park was additionally the scene of a lethal capturing close to the Bean. However that tragic previous is just not a deterrent from conserving attendees from having fun with the park.
“To be again within the park, it simply symbolizes that we will overcome something if we hold our hand in God’s palms,” McCracken stated.
Whereas attendees stated they will not let violence hold them from this park, police will nonetheless be available with checkpoints at every entrance via the summer time.
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