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State Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, presents Tri-City NAACP President Nikila Gibson with the Woman of the Year

award at the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Suisun City, Saturday.

Suisun City’s Juneteenth event celebrates and honors the past Susan Hiland SHILAND@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

SUISUN CITY — The 2nd Annual Juneteenth celebration brought out plenty of people to the waterfront for a days long chance to learn and celebrate history which is ever moving forward. It as more than just a party but also a chance to honor community members who make a difference. State Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, presented Tri-City NAACP President Nikila Gibson with her Woman of the Year award at the Saturday event.

Back in May, Dodd announced Gibson as his choice for Woman of the Year for the 3rd Senate District. He spoke on the history of Juneteenth which is commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans after the civil war. The name comes from combining June and nineteenth, which is the day that Major General Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom for all slaves in Texas. The Emancipation Proclamation had gone into effect on Jan. 1, 1863, and spread through the United States, but some of the Confederate States refused to

acknowledge the end of slavery. It was not until June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, with very shocking news that the former slaves were indeed freed by by President Abraham Lincoln’s executive decree. “Today is a celebration with food, music and even dancing,” Dodd said. He hoped everyone knew that it takes a village to make change happen, and everyone has something to offer. See Suisun, Page A2

Fairfield Juneteenth celebration offered plenty to do for whole family Saturday Susan Hiland

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FAIRFIELD — The second annual Fairfield Juneteenth Celebration took over downtown Fairfield for a day of good food, music and celebration. The Solano County Black Chamber of Commerce hosted the event this year. It doubled in size from the first year, which had 55 vendors, to 300, said Tamuri Richardson, board president. “There is no charge for the booths,” she said. “Because we understand that it is about commerce. If the vendors have to pay so much to have a booth but don’t make enough to

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A Fairfield Firefighter gives out a firemen’s hat at the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Fairfield, Saturday. cover the cost, then that is a deficit for them.” For her the day was about community coming out and learning but also enjoying themselves no

matter there race. “This is an important event and we want everyone to feel welcome,” she said. She thought it was a

good chance for people to learn about the Emancipation Proclamation, and for people to be able to explore history in a different way. “The goal today is to have people leaving with a stronger sense of community,” she said. A lot of food and shopping could be enjoyed. The voice of the day was emcee Nikki Thomas, a KBLX radio personality. Also performing were Darrell Edwards & Lighting Up the Soul, Project 4, Soul’d Out, 2nd Planet, and LJ Bryant & Friends. The event featured guest speakers, dancing and children’s activities. Artist Karin Turner See Fairfield, Page A2

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President Joe Biden called for new taxes on the wealthy and corporations and warned Republicans would roll back policies he argued had saved the U.S. economy, setting out core themes as he kicked off his reelection campaign. Biden didn’t mention Donald Trump during a Saturday rally with union members in Philadelphia. Instead, the president contrasted his platform with his twice-indicted Republican rival’s agenda. It’s a sign Biden wants to put populist economic issues – rather than legal controversies – at the center of his pitch for a second term. “It’s time for millionaires and billionaires and big corporations to pay their fair share. I can get that done, but I need you badly. So are you with me?” Biden told the crowd of cheering union workers inside Philadelphia’s convention center. The president touted his domestic achieve-

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President Joe Biden speaks during the National Safer Communities Summit a t t h e U n i ve r s i t y o f Hartford, in West Hartford, Connecticut, Friday. ments and argued they’ve fueled economic growth, a hot jobs market and gains for the middle class. He cited laws passed during his first two years in office including a climate, health and tax package and new funding for infrastructure and semiconductor manufacturing. “Folks, this didn’t just happen. We made it happen,” Biden said, adding that most See Biden, Page A2

Jelly Belly inaugural Beananza a hit Susan Hiland

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FAIRFIELD — Jelly Belly hosted its inaugural Beananza with plenty of candy, shopping and carnival rides this weekend. “It think it turned out great,” John Jamison, Jelly Belly’s vice president of retail operations, said of the event Saturday. He is hoping to make this an annual event for the spring or summer. “This is not replacing or changing our Candy Palooza event. I just have

wanted to do something in the spring and we were able to do that this year.” They have 50 vendors and a new amusementride vendor. “They have rides that teenager would probably enjoy,” he said. He expects this weekend to have anywhere from 5,000 to 6,000 people. They have plenty for the whole family to enjoy, including quality art and craft vendors, savor treats from food booths, and See Jelly, Page A2

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