Congressman Davis to join Juneteenth events in eastern N.C.
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina Congressman Don Davis announces plan to travel across eastern N.C. for Juneteenth celebration.
According to a press release, Davis will travel from June 14 to June 22, 'he will also celebrate our HBCUs, engage with Black farmers, hold a press conference in support of Seymour Johnson AFB, meet with students appointed to service academies, and meet with local clergy.'
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.: Juneteenth Parade & Celebration. Location: Downtown Plymouth, N.C. Congressman Davis will participate in the Plymouth Juneteenth Celebration Parade and deliver brief remarks honoring freedom and community.
2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.: 9th Annual Wilson Juneteenth CelebrationLocation: Toisnot Park, 1500 Corbett Ave N, Wilson, N.C. 27893Congressman Davis will join the 9th Annual Wilson Juneteenth Celebration and deliver brief remarks honoring freedom and community.
6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.: Wayne County HBCU Alumni Alliance: Trailblazer Scholarship BanquetLocation: H.V. Brown Hall, 801 Poplar Street, Goldsboro, N.C. 27530Congressman Davis will deliver opening remarks at the Wayne County HBCU Alumni Alliance Scholarship Banquet.
For more information, visit: dondavis.house.gov
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