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TODAY - FRIDAY COFFEE - Juneteenth is Friday. It's the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865, the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger (a Republican), landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved were now free! Granger's military force and stubborn resolve formed the basis for the annual "Juneteenth" festivities. Dr. Linda Lee Tarver is an extraordinary speaker and will discuss the history of Juneteenth. Tarver is a nationally recognized public policy leader, election integrity expert, and seasoned executive with three decades of service advancing civic engagement, community impact, and principled leadership. She has held many roles in local, state and national Republican political activism. She was a leader in “Black Women for Trump” in 2020. With a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Theology, and a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, she has built a distinguished career at the intersection of government, public policy, and community advocacy. She served in senior leadership roles within the Michigan Department of State, including Director of Community Affairs and Election Integrity Liaison, where she advised on policy, led statewide initiatives, and strengthened relationships across diverse communities. As a former Michigan Civil Rights Commissioner, she contributed to critical public discourse and policy, including work surrounding the Flint Water Crisis. Her leadership spans coalition building, legislative analysis, grassroots mobilization, and strategic communications. Dr. Tarver is the President of Tarver Consulting, where she advises political candidates, organizations, and small businesses on strategy, messaging, and growth. A respected national speaker and author, she brings clarity, conviction, and insight to issues of faith, freedom, and governance. She has been recognized statewide and nationally for her leadership, advocacy, and commitment. Her strong Christian values inform her political activism. Join us Friday at 9 am for a very special presentation celebrating Juneteenth. Coffee and pastries provided. Our office is in the Trestlebridge Office Center, 5250 Lovers Lane in Portage (across from Loy Norrix High School, south of Kilgore Road).