Toni Greathouse

Toni Greathouse: Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is the date we honor during Juneteenth in Joliet.

Toni Greathouse: It is fitting that today, the first day of Women’s History Month, usher the introduction and inclusion of Black Women’s History into the Juneteenth program.

Toni Greathouse: The groundwork to lay the foundation for Juneteenth in Joliet began January 2021. The idea was incubated in downtown Joliet at University of St. Francis San Bonaventure Center for Innovation.

Getting ready for this year's Juneteenth in Joliet on June 19, 2023.

Greathouse: Countdown to Juneteenth in Joliet on Sunday.

Toni Greathouse: Juneteenth and heading toward substantive solutions.

Juneteenth in Downtown Joliet is just weeks away.

Toni Greathouse: Juneteenth and saying no to negativity.

Toni Greathouse: Juneteenth, doing something that matters.

Toni Greathouse: Paying forward unearned privilege is the reason I’m driven to get Juneteenth in Joliet off the ground.

Toni Greathouse: Understanding the history of Juneteenth.

Toni Greathouse: Juneteenth in Joliet opens a metaphorical avenue to pave a path to progress.

Greathouse: Joliet will be recognized for introducing the concept of “Community ARTivism” by hosting the most inspired and creatively impactful Juneteenth Celebration in America!

Toni Greathouse: Though the term has become trite, Oprah Winfrey’s omnipresent pleas to “Live Your Best Life,” offer a starting point to find out what sets your soul on fire.