To celebrate the anniversary of the day the enslaved in Galveston, Texas first learned of their freedom, June 19, 1865, local organization Black Scranton Project and Terra Preta Prime in Scranton hosted Juneteenth Brunch. Proceeds from Juneteenth Brunch benefit Black Scranton Project’s exhibitions, events and culture-based education programs and enable the preservation and development of its archival collection. The event included music, artwork by local artists of color, live performances and raffle prizes.
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- Kandis Roberts of Scranton drops a raffle ticket into a bag.
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- Ileana Szymanski of Scranton fills in the back of raffle tickets at Juneteenth Brunch hosted by Black Scranton at Terra Preta Prime
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- From left, Quetahna Hunt, Brittny Smith and Renee McGowan, all of Scranton, before their food is served.
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- Sarah Deyo, left, and Cait Caffrey, both of Scranton, enjoy their meals.
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- Luca Steinberger, 8, of West Pittston and Dan Kimbrough of Kingston
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- Alice Taylor McGraw of Dunmore, left, and Barb Taylor of Kingston
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- Justin Padro provided music and Glynis M. Johns coordinated the brunch at Terra Preta Prime.
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- Roya Fahmy of Scranton uses a machine to make pins that represent African countries and the Caribbean.
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- Roya Fahmy of Scranton uses a machine to make pins that represent African countries and the Caribbean.
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- The McGuigan family, clockwise from left, Conor, Maureen and Jack, of Scranton.
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- Mary Rose Spano of Scranton socializes before sitting down for brunch.
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- Marie and James Wynder of Scranton.
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- From left, Ihyisha Simms, Renee McGowan, Sada Braswell and Francine K. Smith, all of Scranton, wait for their food.
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- Waiting for their meals, clockwise from left: Jaden Nolan, 7, Kira Nolan, 4, Jessica Nolan, Ileana Szymanski, all of Scranton, Elizabeth Enyang of Lake Ariel, Alexis Charmaine and Kenny Dixon, both of Scranton
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- Travis Prince of Scranton enjoys a burger.
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- Juneteenth Brunch took place at Terra Preta Prime in Scranton. Proeeds from the event benefit Black Scranton Project’s exhibitions events and culture-based education programs.
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- Juneteenth Brunch featured music, artwork by local artists of color, performances and raffle prizes.
Emma Black is a photographer and writes Up Close and Personal, which spotlights people from all walks of life in NEPA who have a unique skill, craft, talent or trade. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and University of Scranton, where she studied journalism and electronic media. Emma has been with Times-Shamrock Communications since 2016 and enjoys playing, coaching and following soccer; exploring international cuisine; and doing arts and crafts in her free time. Contact: eblack@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100; @emmablack_13
