PHOTOS: Juneteenth Celebration in Atlanta

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Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: Haley Avery (L) hugs her cousin, Selah Moore as they pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law.(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: Health care workers cheer on people who are marching to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People gather at the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march through the streets during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: Health care workers cheer on people who are marching to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray in front of the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: Taylor Rencher raises her arm in support of the people marching through the streets below her apartment during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People participate in a Juneteenth event organized by the One Race Movement at the Georgia State Capitol on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray in front of the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People walk past a monument to John B. Gordon, who was a Confederate general and a former Georgia governor, at the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People pray together during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement at Centennial Olympic Park on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People participate in a Juneteenth event organized by the One Race Movement at the Georgia State Capitol on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: People march to the Georgia State Capitol during a Juneteenth event Organized by the One Race Movement on June 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in Texas were free according to federal law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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