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Juneteenth celebrations honor Underground Railroad

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As a part of the month long Juneteenth celebration Black vendors and businesses throughout the city put up shops in Market Square selling their wares in honor of the Underground Railroad which went through Pittsburgh during the slavery era. Above: Nickeia Mason and Jazari Mason from Lawrenceville and owners of Adinkra Gear sell African goods. (Photos by J.L. Martello)
Above: Nickeia Mason and Jazari Mason from Lawrenceville and owners of Adinkra Gear sell African goods. (Photos by J.L. Martello)

As a part of the month long Juneteenth celebration Black vendors and businesses throughout the city put up shops in Market Square selling their wares in honor of the Underground Railroad which went through Pittsburgh during the slavery era.
ORGANIZERS—From left: DJ Tee Jay, Margo Doss, B. Marshall, and Charlotte Doss.
ORGANIZERS—From left: DJ Tee Jay, Margo Doss, B. Marshall, and Charlotte Doss.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GOOD GIRLS—The workers of Good Girls taste treats.
GOOD GIRLS—The workers of Good Girls taste treats.

 
COOKIES ANYONE?—The owners of Glenn’s Cookies from left: Glenn Williams, Kevin Johnson, and Harry Johnson selling cookies
COOKIES ANYONE?—The owners of Glenn’s Cookies from left: Glenn Williams, Kevin Johnson, and Harry Johnson selling cookies.

 
AFRICAN GOODS—Iyanna Bey and Jean Feisor Bey owners of Bey’s Temple selling African products.
AFRICAN GOODS—Iyanna Bey and Jean Feisor Bey owners of Bey’s Temple selling African products.

 
 
 
 

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