5-year-old Rosie White crowned Miss Juneteenth 2021
DETROIT, Mich. - After going viral for her Black History month videos, 5-year-old Rosie is being named Miss Juneteenth 2021.
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Organizers say the 11th annual Juneteenth celebration at Maheras Gentry Park had games, vendors, traditional African performances, and more to commemorate the historic day.
"We use Juneteenth as a time to commemorate the past while celebrating today and looking forward to what we got to do next," said Demond "Kong" Petty, the event organizer.
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As the celebration took underway, the main event was the crowning of Miss Juneteenth 2021, which was handed off to Rosie by her predecessor, Nialah Crosby.
"June 19, 1865, is a real day the slaves were free; we call it Juneteenth," said Rosie before receiving her crown.
Rosies mom says she might be more excited than her daughter because she is extremely proud of her.