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‘Moving Forward’ at Emancipation Proclamation ceremony
‘Moving Forward’ at Emancipation Proclamation ceremony
Members of the Emancipation Proclamation Observance committee gather at First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church for the annual event. Photo by Dee Frasier
January 1 is always an exciting day in Liberty County as the community celebrates its Emancipation Proclamation Observance Day, beginning at noon. The 2025 celebration was held at First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, where Rev. Dr. Sinclair Thorne serves as pastor.
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