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JuneteenthKC Faces Funding Crisis | Kansas City News
Missouri’s governor just vetoed state funding for JuneteenthKC — a major blow to the beloved 15-year-old festival that draws thousands, features artist Common, and hosts free health fairs, youth zones, and cultural parades. Without this support, organizers may shrink the event to a one-day family-focused format, risking cuts to vital community programs and hurting local vendors who rely on the festival for their livelihoods. But JuneteenthKC isn’t giving up — they’re rallying private sponsors and partners to keep the celebration alive, ready to adapt and keep the spirit of Juneteenth…
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