Locally, Black Humboldt and the Eureka chapter of the NAACP are holding a Juneteenth event Saturday starting at 11:30 a.m. There are options to attend via Zoom or Facebook Live, with virtual workshops, speakers, DJ sets and art performances. A celebration of the day will also take place on the Arcata Plaza from 2 to 7 p.m., where you’ll find food and more from Black-owned vendor booths. Visit to www.blackhumboldt.com for links and details.County to Be Closed Tomorrow, June 18, in Observance of Juneteenth: Today, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday. The majority of county offices will be closed on Friday, June… https://t.co/khniNcabXL
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