Pittsburgh Set To Celebrate Juneteenth National Freedom Day

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – June 19th is known as “Juneteeth” marking the end of slavery in the United States when the final slaves were emancipated in 1865.This year’s celebration comes alongside protests and marches across the country after several incidents of violence against African Americans by police officers.In Pittsburgh, it falls on the two-year anniversary of a police shooting.
On June 19, 2018, Antwon Rose II was shot and killed by East Pittsburgh Police Officer Micha