One woman's desire to promote Black pride led to Milwaukee celebrating Juneteenth for 55 years episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 5 MIN

One woman's desire to promote Black pride led to Milwaukee celebrating Juneteenth for 55 years

from WUWM News · host WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

As Milwaukee approaches its 55th annual Juneteenth Day celebration this Friday, Margaret Henningsen, one of the local event’s founders, reflects on helping bring the event to the city.

As Milwaukee approaches its 55th annual Juneteenth Day celebration this Friday, Margaret Henningsen, one of the local event’s founders, reflects on helping bring the event to the city.

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One woman's desire to promote Black pride led to Milwaukee celebrating Juneteenth for 55 years

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As Milwaukee approaches its 55th annual Juneteenth Day celebration this Friday, Margaret Henningsen, one of the local event’s founders, reflects on helping bring the event to the city.

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