‘Aunt Sarah’ Derry is namesake of Chestertown’s new playground (KCN)
It’s like Aunt Sarah is still looking after the community, Shanika Scott told the mayor and council here July 5 after learning of the groundswell of support to name the …
Juneteenth celebrates those who are making a difference (KCN)
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas. Since then, Juneteenth has been observed on and around June 19 to celebrate African American …
‘Growing testament’ to Charlie Graves, Uptown Club (KCN)
Historic signage was unveiled Saturday afternoon at the corner of Calvert Street and College Avenue, where for 42 years the Uptown Club was the lifeblood of the local Black community. …
Chestertown celebrates Juneteenth with block party, festivities in Wilmer Park (KCN)
The week-long Juneteenth celebration ended on Saturday, June 19 at Wilmer Park with vendors, speakers and band performances. This year, Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday after President Joe …
Chestertown unveils historic signage on Juneteenth (KCN)
One of the aims of the Chestertown Unites Against Racism 16-month action plan that was adopted last September is to educate the community about its history pertaining to race relations. …
Chestertown Celebrates Juneteeth (Spy)
Chestertown kicked off a two-day Juneteenth celebration Friday evening with a gala block party in Fountain Park. Just days before declared a Federal Holiday, the annual event was introduced by …
