Tag Archives: Liz Byrd

Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr./Wyoming Equality Day

Posted on January 17, 2022 by ahcadmin

Martin Luther King, Jr./Wyoming Equality Day falls on the third Monday in January. It marks a time of remembrance and reflection on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his relentless quest for equality, human rights … Continue reading →

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Emancipation Day at Cheyenne’s Allen Chapel AME Church

Posted on April 12, 2021 by ahcadmin

You’ve probably heard of Juneteenth, but have you ever heard of Emancipation Day? Emancipation Day has been celebrated on different dates in the U.S. since the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862. The tradition of Watch … Continue reading →

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