Connecting Communities JUNETEENTH The Chronicle News Expands Reach While Celebrating 38 Years of Excellence

LANSING , MI - The Chronicle News, a trusted source of news and information for 38 years, is proud to announce its expansion into new markets across Michigan. Starting August 2024, our distribution will increase to reach a wider audience in the following areas: - Detroit - Ypsilanti - Ann Arbor - Grand Rapids - FlintSaginaw - Kalamazoo - Battle Creek - Jackson. This expansion marks a significant milestone in our history, as we continue to commit to delivering high-quality news and content to our readers. Our increase in circulation and expansion in distribution is being verified by the Circulation Verification Council (http://www.cvcaudit.com)

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A message from the Honorable Judge Wanda M. Stokes about Juneteenth 2024

BY JUDGE WANDA STOKES 30th District Circuit Court

As the nation prepares to commemorate Juneteenth on June 19, 2024, it’s an appropriate time to reflect on our freedoms. Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, marking the momentous occasion when enslaved African Americans in Texas ultimately learned of their freedom from slavery in 1865; more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

Juneteenth represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for justice, equality, and freedom for all Americans. As a Circuit Court Judge, I am keenly aware of the importance of upholding the principles of equality and fairness in the judicial system and ensuring that the rights of all individuals are protected under the law.

As we celebrate Juneteenth 2024, let it serve as a reminder of the progress that has been made in the fight for equality and justice, while also acknowledging the work that still lies ahead. Juneteenth is a time for reflection, remembrance, and celebration of the resilience and strength of the African American community in the face of centuries of oppression and discrimination.

As the nation continues to grapple with issues of