African American Historical Genealogical Society celebrates Juneteenth in Colorado Springs
Jun 19, 2026
The African American Historical Genealogical Society of Colorado Springs marked Juneteenth Friday with its fourth annual community celebration at the West Side Community Center.Dozens of people attended the festivities, which f
eatured local vendors, live music and food.Organizers say the celebration is about more than just having a good time, it is also about honoring Black culture and history and bringing the community together."We wanna connect people to our community... we love doing the work that we do, we get to see new faces and old faces," said Brittany Nash, Communications Director for the African American Historical Genealogical Society of Colorado Springs.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy._______Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.
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