Norwich celebrates Juneteenth
June 15, 2019 12:00 am
• Last Updated: June 15, 2019 8:32 pm
Andrea Clarke, left, of Brooklyln, N.Y., and her daughter, Felicia Hurley of Salem, select West African bags to purchase Saturday, June 15, 2019, at a booth run by Butu International, a business located in Brockton, Mass., during the Juneteenth celebration in downtown Norwich. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Norwich — The city held its annual celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Dancers from Unique Praise Anointed Worship School of Dance in Norwich perform an African dance Saturday, June 15, 2019, to music performed by a group of people playing African drums during the Juneteenth celebration in downtown Norwich. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Amadou Kane of Butu International, located in Brocton, Mass., sets out his West African baskets for sale Saturday, June 15, 2019, at his booth during the Juneteenth celebration in downtown Norwich. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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