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The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation, Inc (NJOF) is a national foundation, including hundreds of local organizations., that have been instrumental in the passage of Juneteenth Independence Day legislation. In the fight for 32 continuous years, NJOF advances the right to Freedom through its initiatives including education, health, music, art, and technology creating opportunities for a better life for all. By focusing on these key building blocks the NJOF movement creates long-lasting community change. NJOF is recognized by the 400 Year Commission on African American History and the Library of Congress.
Locally, the official and legal Juneteenth Committee began its observance in 1992, after the Dr. Alzo J. Reddick, Sr., authored Juneteenth legislation which was signed into law by then Governor Lawton Chiles, in May 1991. Doris Moore Bailey, family and the Juneteenth Committee have moved the Juneteenth agenda forward honoring community outstanding citizens, helped you via scholarships, sponsored businesses trips, trips for seniors and youth. Provided bicycle to youth at Harmony and New Bethel AME Churches. Provided authors books to KHS and established a Book scholarship via the Polk County Education Foundation. Juneteenth Lakeland sponsored Rodeos at Combee Arena for five years. Rodeo horsemen/woman came in from GA/SC/TX, and throughout Florida.
Was responsible for the implementation of the Polk County Buffalo Soldiers re-enactment with members Beverly Bailey and Doris Moore Bailey, hosting Memorial Day Observance at Buffalo Soldiers Campsite at Lake Wire.
Rev. Dr. Ron Myers celebrates Juneteenth with Tougaloo community - YouTube
Locally, the official and legal Juneteenth Committee began its observance in 1992, after the Dr. Alzo J. Reddick, Sr., authored Juneteenth legislation which was signed into law by then Governor Lawton Chiles, in May 1991. Doris Moore Bailey, family and the Juneteenth Committee have moved the Juneteenth agenda forward honoring community outstanding citizens, helped you via scholarships, sponsored businesses trips, trips for seniors and youth. Provided bicycle to youth at Harmony and New Bethel AME Churches. Provided authors books to KHS and established a Book scholarship via the Polk County Education Foundation. Juneteenth Lakeland sponsored Rodeos at Combee Arena for five years. Rodeo horsemen/woman came in from GA/SC/TX, and throughout Florida.
Was responsible for the implementation of the Polk County Buffalo Soldiers re-enactment with members Beverly Bailey and Doris Moore Bailey, hosting Memorial Day Observance at Buffalo Soldiers Campsite at Lake Wire.
Rev. Dr. Ron Myers celebrates Juneteenth with Tougaloo community - YouTube
