The funds will support Juneteenth celebrations across the commonwealth in 2022.
The Journeying Toward Freedom grant program was established by the Pennsylvania Tourism Office in partnership with Voices Underground as part of a commitment to seeing Pennsylvania become the nation’s leader in African American cultural heritage tourism and ensuring the stories of all Pennsylvanians are uplifted and heard, according to a release.
Voices Underground is a Chester County-based organization with extensive experience in promoting African American cultural history. It is administering the 2022 Journeying Toward Freedom in partnership with the Pennsylvania Tourism Office. The grants were awarded based on criteria that included historical significance, communications and marketing plans, educational outreach, volunteer resources and matching funds. The seven recipients of the 2022 Journeying Toward Freedom grants are:Sherman Theater, Monroe County - $15,000.The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, State College - $15,000.The Pennsylvania Tourism Office is also investing $6.
“The funding commitment from the tourism office is paramount to ensuring that travelers of all walks of life come to Pennsylvania and leave with an experience that is unmatched anywhere else,” Bullock said. “Black history in Pennsylvania is rich with stories, experiences and sites that should be shared all year long with travelers, truth-seekers and those who want to be educated about the American experience in its entirety.
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