The history of the Black experience in America is being explored in two events, a book club discussion and a special lecture, both scheduled for Saturday at historic Pottsgrove Manor in Pottstown.
Two area observances of the Juneteenth federal holiday, scheduled Saturday in Pottstown and Norristown, will include participation by officials and members of the YWCA Tri-County Area.
A Pottstown High School grad is planning another community event intended to unite area residents "in a constructive way" by observing the anniversary of an 1865 Texas event celebrating the end of slavery.