A number of Juneteenth celebrations and activities are being held in the area, commemorating the historic end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is Thursday, June 19. It is a federal holiday.

• Freedom Confirmed-President Abraham Lincoln’s Courage to Create Change is 6-8 p.m. June 12, at the Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, geared for teens and adults, free admission, southfieldlibrary.org.

• Juneteenth Senior Luncheon is 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 13, at 26001 Evergreen Road, (Room 115), Southfield, www.cityofsouthfield.com, tickets are $25 for residents and $30 for non-residents. Registration required at 248-796-4620.

• Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival is June 14, on Saginaw Street (between Water and Lawrence Streets), downtown Pontiac. Activities inclu

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