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Juneteenth African American Arts & Academics Camp

By David Koesters

Published February 22, 2023 at 5:10 PM CST

A camp offered to students ages 10-14 to develop leadership skills while learning African American history with a focus on art and literature. The camp sponsored and led by instructors from Juneteenth Nebraska, Nevada, and New Mexico as recognized members of the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation.

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David Koesters

David first started broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, served as an officer in the U.S. Army, and has worked for radio and television stations across the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat, Pickles.

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