Mississippi Votes hosts Juneteenth celebration in Jackson

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Votes hosted its Juneteenth celebration on the Historic Farish Avenue. The occasion launched their annual “As much as Us” sixteen week marketing campaign effort to encourage folks to vote.

The nonpartisan nonprofit works to convey voter sources to the neighborhood whereas honoring the historical past and legacy of the previous.

The group will probably be in varied counties across the state to register voters, educate them on the poll initiative course of and promote rights restoration.

“Jackson’s voting age inhabitants is rising and is turning into increasingly more younger folks. So it’s vital for us to have all these items that younger folks care about in a single central location to allow them to come out, get pleasure from themselves and be engaged of their method,” stated Mississippi Votes Govt Director Arekia Bennett Scott.

“I heard tales from my household about how nice Farish Avenue was, the way it was booming with Black companies and simply how a lot it needed to provide. I’m glad to see it’s getting some life again into it,” stated attendee Courtland Sanders.

Attendees stated they’re thrilling that teams across the metropolis are creating occasions that enchantment to all ages whereas celebrating the historical past and tradition that’s made a serious affect on town.