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Residents raise concerns over whip demonstrations near Kannapolis Juneteenth celebration

Community members and local leaders say the whip demonstrations were insensitive given Juneteenth's connection to emancipation and Black freedom.

Jun 23, 2026
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Screenshot of the Kannapolis City Council during Monday’s meeting.

Several residents voiced anger and frustration during Monday’s Kannapolis City Council meeting after an individual was allegedly seen selling and cracking whips in close proximity to the city’s Juneteenth celebration Friday.

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