Calamity J: I have heard from a number of African American people in Spokane who would like to go to this celebration but are afraid to gather publicly in Coeur d'Alene. They cite the recent events at the DC Holocaust Museum as being a real cause for concern here. I would love to confidently tell them that their fears are unfounded. I plan to take my elementary-age children but I'm a little nervous too. I'm frustrated that our fear affects the choices we make STILL. In fact, I'm angry about it.

Question: Is Calamity J expressing a legitimate concern re: the local Juneteenth celebration?