North Carolina Plantation Cancels Juneteenth Event That Had Nothing to Do with End of Slavery, Manager Defends Event and Refuses to Apologize
A North Carolina plantation that was planning to hold a Juneteenth event centering on “white refugees” has decided to cancel the gathering “due to security concerns for volunteers and staff” but will not apologize for attempting to “educate the public about former slaves becoming FREE!” Historic Latta Plantation. (Photo: Latta Plantation website) The Historic Latta…