Canton Anti-Racism Alliance Honors Juneteenth with annual Freedom Walk

Canton Anti-Racism Alliance Honors Juneteenth with annual Freedom Walk

On June 19, the Canton Anti-Racism Alliance hosted a symbolic Freedom Walk in observance of Juneteenth. The walk traced Frederick Douglass’ path to freedom while reflecting on Canton’s history and the contributions of enslaved people whose labor helped build the neighborhood.

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Canton Anti-Racism Alliance Continues Community Efforts

Canton Anti-Racism Alliance Continues Community Efforts

The Canton Anti-Racism Alliance is a coalition of volunteers dedicated to affecting long-term, impactful changes to foster a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming community. The Alliance may be most known for its successful effort to remove the statue of Captain John O’Donnell, an enslaver, from O’Donnell Square Park in 2021, however, their efforts did not stop there. Here’s an update on their goals and accomplishments.

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