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Delray Beach – From left, Singleton Cox, Michelle Brown and Elizabeth Burrows were among the friends of the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum who helped commemorate the holiday recognizing emancipation of enslaved people, by raising funds for the future of Black History education, ensuring that Juneteenth celebrations continue. Among this year’s activities, the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted a Juneteenth Spady House Party, welcoming friends and supporters to chamber offices on June 17 for food, music, warm conversation and fundraising for the continuation of the programs, events and exhibits at the county’s only African American museum. Museum visitors on June 19 enjoyed a new Juneteenth outdoor installation that explored the meanings of Adinkra symbols. Participants learned about the history and meaning of the symbols before creating their own interpretive artwork, which are hung on the fence that surrounds the outdoor space of the museum in the 1926 former home of educator Solomon D. Spady. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 2001 preserves and shares Black history with exhibits, bus tours, walking tours, youth mentoring and commemorative events. To donate visit spadymuseum.com.