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Charleston and Montgomery Unite for Emancipation Day Celebrations

1/2/2026

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Story summary

Charleston, South Carolina, celebrated Emancipation Day on January 1, 2026.
The Charleston Emancipation Proclamation Association organized the parade, drawing 50 groups and 10 floats, starting at Burke High School, and Robert Crawford, president of the Charleston Emancipation Proclamation Association, emphasized community involvement.
In Montgomery, Alabama, a parallel Beulah Baptist Church event honored the proclamation's legacy.
Retired Judge Johnny Hardwick said freedom is a continuum, and both events stressed unity.

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Story summary

Charleston, South Carolina, celebrated Emancipation Day on January 1, 2026.
The Charleston Emancipation Proclamation Association organized the parade, drawing 50 groups and 10 floats, starting at Burke High School, and Robert Crawford, president of the Charleston Emancipation Proclamation Association, emphasized community involvement.
In Montgomery, Alabama, a parallel Beulah Baptist Church event honored the proclamation's legacy.
Retired Judge Johnny Hardwick said freedom is a continuum, and both events stressed unity.