Here is the First couple of sentences of Evan Brandt's story:
"POTTSTOWN — When Troy Rivera organized the first Juneteenth Celebration in Pottstown three years ago, it was a modest affair with some vendors, a few games for the kids and a wealth of good intentions.
His effort came soon after he had organized a peaceful march in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers – a march that attracted thousands in Pottstown and he wanted to keep the momentum of a racial reckoning going."
Read more on the Mercury Article below:
https://www.pottsmerc.com/2024/06/15/photos-and-video-pottstowns-juneteenth-celebration-shines/