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Juneteenth Celebration held at Richard Allen School

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Sussex Alumnae Chapter heads along The Circle in Georgetown and begins the walk to Richard Allen School. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Deny Howeth
June 21, 2019

Juneteenth was celebrated June 15 in Georgetown as a parade passed around The Circle and concluded at the Richard Allen School, where participants were greeted by vendors with food and numerous items. The celebration was  filled with proclamations, dances, and speeches of appreciation, while local and state officials visited with attendees. 

The event was sponsored by The Richard Allen Coalition, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Sussex County Alumnae, Restoration Worship Center, Everlasting Hope Ministries and Buffalo Soldiers motorcycle club.

Juneteenth commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas, and the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans throughout the former Confederate States of America. Its name is a blend of "June" and "nineteenth," the date of its celebration.

 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Sussex Alumnae Chapter heads along The Circle in Georgetown and begins the walk to Richard Allen School. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Gathered for a photo are (l-r) Diaz Boneville, county outreach coordinator for Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester; RAS former student Harry Crapper, City of Milford Mayor Archie Campbell; Town of Georgetown Mayor Bill West; President RAS Coalition Jane Hovington,\; and Georgetown resident Johnny Williams. In back are Ralph Holm, deputy chief of police; Chief Randall Hughes; and Gene Dvornick, Georgetown town manager.
Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Sussex Alumnae Chapter gather under a tree for a photo.
Tracee DeBerry takes a photo of Sen. Chris Coons with members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Sussex Alumnae Chapter.
Posing for a photo are (l-r) Town of Georgetown Mayor Bill West; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority member Bernice Edwards; Sen. Chris Coons, in back Gene Dvornick Georgetown town manager.
Litenia and Ashley Night check out the information tables at the celebration.
Sunshine Circle Club member and veteran Merry McRae and her mother Lessie Rasheed share a smile in the shade.
Emcee Diaz Bonville and Georgetown Mayor Bill West share a laugh before the mayor reads a proclamation for Juneteenth.
Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown, Johnny Williams and City of Milford Mayor Archie Campbell chat before the celebration.
The Dolls Tea Party group of Ellendale gathers for a performance.
Nanticoke Indian tribe members share dances with attendees.
Here comes the parade.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Sussex Alumnae Chapter member Jeré Hutson leads the parade on her motorcycle.
Kasiyah Tatem, Miss Black and Gold XiO 2019 for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, smiles in the parade through The Circle.
The Sunshine Circle Club is represented in the parade.
Corvettes and fancy cars brought up the end of the parade.
Adrienne Harmon demonstrates a Native American dance.
Leonia Robinson tells a story of slavery and freedom.
Korinne Roach helps her grandmother at her booth for Kim’s Handmade Totes.
President Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Sussex County Alumnae Sherita Belle welcomes the group to the event.
Jennifer August gets ready for a long day of face painting.
Matthew Harmon does a ribbon dance while Adrienne Harmon looks on.
Mike Harmon congratulates Matthew on his dance.
Ruth Briggs King thanks the crowd for recognizing Juneteenth.
Attendees are selected from the crowd to try a dance with the Nanticoke Indians.
Mike Harmon keeps the beat on the drum for a dance.
Richard Allen School President Jane Hovington watches a performance.
Board members and supporters of the Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence free public charter school were on hand to offer information about the school. Shown are (l-r) Amy Shepherd and Alonna Berry; standing are Stacie Burton, Teresa Berry and Chantalle Ashford.

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