Large crowds gathered around Fayetteville to celebrate Juneteenth in Fayetteville, a day that holds deep meaning in American history as the day slavery ended in the United States. The Fayette County NAACP and the Fayette County Historical Society’s hosted a celebration at the Old Fayette County  Courthouse, while the Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce’s led a commemorative walk in honor of Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”. 

Both events featured vendors, including Mark Bankston of SignatureMark Creations, who crafted a signature scent titled “65” to honor the day. For Bankston, and many others, Juneteenth is more than a celebration- it is an event that evokes remembrance, pride, and continued progress.

“As I go through my day to day, I think about where we started, where we’ve come, and how far we still have to go,” Bankston said. 

Other vendors expressed their gratitude for the members of the community who attended for their support of their locally and Black-owned businesses. 

Juneteenth in Fayetteville served as a joyous gathering through music, art, and reflection. From the courthouse steps to the city’s streets, Fayetteville displayed a strong sense of community uniting under both remembrance and progress.