<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=049DHZ_1CKhkC3h00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=049DHZ_1CKhkC3h00" width="1200" height="600" >BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The sound of Blues filled the streets of downtown Bryan Saturday.“It’s a happy music. It connects us to our culture, it connects us to the south, and it connects us to our grandparents,” said Tiffany Thompson, the mother of a performer in the Blues Fest.The Brazos Valley African American Heritage and Cultural Society, held their 14th annual Juneteenth Blues Fest. One of the first events to kick off a week remembering Juneteenth and the freeing of the slaves in 1865.“We are so afraid that we are going to lose the premise of why we celebrate this day, with our young people. I know of no other opportunity that they can get beyond the history books to get the history of why we put this on,” said Harold Eaton, the President of the Brazos Valley African American Heritage and Cultural Society.The opening act featured local artists, including the son of Tiffany Thompson who got to watch her son perform.“It’s my greatest joy. I’m excited to see him perform but I’m excited to see him perform for this occasion specifically,” said Thompson.Thompson and Eaton highlighted the importance of Blues and Juneteenth to African American culture.“It’s very important not just to remember throughout the week, but throughout the year. Juneteenth, yes it is one specific day and one specific time. But it is important to remember African American history all year long,” said Thompson.Upcoming events for the Juneteenth celebration can be found on Destination Bryan’s website.</div></body>

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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The sound of Blues filled the streets of downtown Bryan Saturday. “It’s a happy music. It connects us to our culture, it connects us to the south, and it connects us to our grandparents,” said Tiffany Thompson, the mother of a performer in the Blues Fest.

Juneteenth celebrations in Bryan kick off with Blues Fest

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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The sound of Blues filled the streets of downtown Bryan Saturday. “It’s a happy music. It connects us to our culture, it connects us 

Juneteenth celebrations in Bryan kick off with Blues Fest

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