What Does Juneteenth Mean to Merriam Residents?

Published on June 19, 2023

An older Black woman is sitting on a couch and smiling at the camera. A lamp and grandfather clock are behind her.

We interviewed Merriam residents to tell us what Juneteenth means to them. 

Watch the video below as they share their history, and see how they're shaping our City's future.

Residents interviewed include:

  • Mary Webb - Her parents led school integration in Merriam
  • Debra Roark - Merriam business owner
  • Mitch Fowler - Merriam Planning Commissioner
  • Marzella McFarlin - Merriam resident whose husband, Julius McFarlin, was the first Black City Councilmember in Merriam and Johnson County

 

 

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