Jonesboro, AR– Throughout the month of June, KLEK (102.5 FM) has planned events to remember and celebrate the month the final slaves were notified that they were free.

The events began at the beginning of June and will go until the 19th. LaGanzie Kale, Founder and General Manager of KLEK (102.5 FM) told Brookland News about each one and what’s to come.

LaGanzie Kale , Founder and General Manager of KLEK (102.5 FM) explained exactly what occurred when the Emancipation Proclamation was signed and what it means to him.

You can find more detail about events being held at the KLEK Facebook page.