Juneteenth program honors Lansing-area students for essays, scholarship work

By: Leah Craig

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 556

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Five Lansing-area students were honored Thursday for essays and scholarship work exploring what Juneteenth means to them.

The Juneteenth Essay Contest and Scholarship Program is an annual competition that offers prizes and scholarships to students in grades 6-12 in the greater Lansing area. The program seeks to educate local youth about the historical significance of Juneteenth while encouraging students to examine how the holiday connects to their own lives.

A total of five awards …

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