Langston Centre hosting Juneteenth event on integration of Johnson City schools
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – This Juneteenth, you can learn the story of how schools in Johnson City were integrated from the women who were there.
'This Is Her Story: Integrating Johnson City Schools' is happening on Thursday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Langston Centre.
The luncheon includes a panel discussion among the women who integrated the school system.
You will need to reserve your spot for the event. You can do that here.
Adam Dickson with the Langston Centre joined News Channel 11 to share the details.
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