great rich Barnhouse, thanks very much. Thank you very much.
>> This week, millions of people across the country celebrate
June 19th, also known as Juneteenth Day. The date marks
the end of slavery in 1865. A Wisconsin based organization
purposely broke ground on June 19th on its center to help black
Wisconsinites. Hundreds took part in the groundbreaking
celebration of the center for Black Excellence and Culture
Complex on Madison's south side. The $33 million project is the
long time vision of Reverend Alex G. He says the center will
cultivate black history, education, culture and
innovation in his childhood community and across the state.
>> Today, we break the ground beneath us, but tomorrow we
break the mold by by inspiring future young black history
makers who will embody the essence and the power of the
dream of our ancestors. This was their dream. On Juneteenth Day,
June 19th, 1865, when the word June 19th, 1865, when the word