Wheeling’s Men of Change Reflect on Fatherhood Alex Panas June 19, 2022 This year, both Juneteenth and Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 19, providing a unique opportunity to reflect on Black fatherhood. Men of Change, a group of leaders and elders from Wheeling’s Black commu...
This is Why Wheeling’s Juneteenth Celebration is Held at Market Plaza Kate Wietor and Betsy Sweeny June 17, 2022 This weekend, Wheeling will come together as a community to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day. Juneteenth, a word created from the combination of June and nineteenth, represents the day (June 19, 1...
Wheeling Juneteenth Expands to Three-Day Celebration This Year Alex Panas June 10, 2022 On January 1, 1863, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in anticipation of the Emancipation Proclamation going into effect. While word quickly spread that all enslaved people living in the Confederate ...
WATCH: Juneteenth Celebration 2021 – Wheeling, WV Wheeling Heritage Media June 30, 2021 On June 19th, 2021, Wheeling, WV, hosts their 3rd annual Juneteenth celebration. Citizens met in Market Plaza to hear speeches from government officials, nonprofit activists and leaders in the Black community. ...
How Red Food and Drink Became a Staple of Juneteenth Betsy Sweeny June 19, 2021 From red meat to red velvet, red foods and drinks have been a staple since before the time of slavery. The Celebration On June 19, 2021, the Wheeling Community will gather to celebrate Wheeling’s third annual...
Celebrate Juneteenth Across the Ohio Valley Alex Panas June 17, 2021 Editor's Note: Since publication, legislation was passed to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The bill was signed at 3:30 p.m. on June 17, 2021.&n...
WATCH: Virtual Juneteenth Celebration 2020 Wheeling Heritage Media August 20, 2020 On June 19th, 1865 enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free. Two and a half years after the emancipation proclamation, and months after the end of the Civil War. This date, shorte...
Positive and Progressive: Wheeling Makes Social Change Happen Ellen Brafford McCroskey July 10, 2020 Wheeling has received national attention after voting in West Virginia’s first openly transgender elected official, Rosemary Ketchum. Now, we reflect on the significance of recent steps taken by the city to be more inclusive.
Speakers, Performers and More Part of Virtual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday Phyllis Sigal June 18, 2020 Resilience. Endurance. Commitment. That’s what we’re seeing in the Ohio Valley — as is proven by the fact that a Juneteenth celebration is taking place. Even if it is being held virtually this year. The Y...
