Two Celebrations — One Old, One New — Share Juneteenth In Lansing

Lansing State Journal, Lansing State Journal
Tue, 06/15/2021 - 5:00am

One of Lansing's oldest celebrations is getting some friendly competition — or an afterparty, depending on how you look at it.

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