Bayonne replaces American flag with Juneteenth flag at City Hall
BAYONNE, N.J. — The City of Bayonne marked Juneteenth with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, where the American flag was temporarily lowered to honor …
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New Jersey Town Replaces American Flag with Juneteenth Flag Outside Town Hall
VERONA, N.J. — A Juneteenth flag was raised at Verona Town Hall on Monday morning in place of the American flag, prompting questions over adherence …
Maryland Governor Touts $816 Million to “Black” Businesses, Weed Pardons on Juneteenth
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday highlighted a series of statewide initiatives, including a record-setting $1.34 billion investment in the state’s four …
Two Children Walk Away With Bikes At Juneteenth Celebration
St. Leonard, MD – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Ricky Cox, attended the NAACP Juneteenth Celebration at Jefferson Patterson Park over the …
Columbus to Celebrate Juneteenth with Community Events
Columbus, OH – Columbus is preparing to commemorate Juneteenth with a series of community events focused on freedom and resilience. Local organizations have planned numerous …
Evesham Township Police to Host BBQ at Juneteenth Celebration
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Evesham Township Police are inviting the community to a special BBQ event as part of the local Juneteenth celebration. The …
Collingswood Celebrates Juneteenth with Weeklong Festivities
COLLINGSWOOD, NJ – The Borough of Collingswood, alongside the Collingswood Community Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, is excited to announce a week of events celebrating …
Toyota Plant Served Only Watermelon On Juneteenth, Employees Say
Toyota Plant Served Only Watermelon On Juneteenth, Employees Say Will Kessler on June 22, 2023 Employees accused a Toyota plant in Kansas City of being …
15 shot, 5 dead in NYC on Juneteenth
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Monday witnessed a surge in gun violence across New York City, with 15 people shot in 10 separate incidents and five …
12 Dead, Over 100 Injured In Shootings Over Juneteenth Weekend
12 Dead, Over 100 Injured In Shootings Over Juneteenth Weekend Erinn Broadus on June 20, 2023 A wave of shootings across the nation over Juneteenth …
New Jersey lawmakers annnounce Menthol cigarette ban on Juneteenth
TRENTON, NJ – A new law aimed at prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes in New Jersey has been advanced by the Senate Health, Human …
Explainer-What is Juneteenth and how are people marking the day?
(Reuters) – Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday and commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. U.S. President Joe Biden signed the bill creating the …
Newark police issue Juneteenth travel advisory
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has announced the closure of certain streets during specified hours for the Juneteenth Festival. The …
Cape May Juneteenth Celebration Hosted at Martin Luther King Community Center
CAPE MAY, NJ – Cape May County residents came together to celebrate Juneteenth at the Whitesboro based Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. “This past …
Newark Police Officers Join Residents in Celebration of Juneteenth
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Police Department officers showed off their community policing skills and their community togetherness to celebrate Juneteenth at the Mount Vernon Elementary …
JACKSON: Celebrate Juneteenth For What It Really Is
JACKSON: Celebrate Juneteenth For What It Really Is Donna Jackson on June 20, 2022 President Biden elevated Juneteenth to the level of Veterans Day and …
15-Year-Old Dead, Cop and Two Adults Shot as D.C. Juneteenth Concert Turns Deadly
WASHINGTON, D.C – A shooting broke out at a concert in Washington, D.C, Sunday evening, according to the D.C. Metro Police Department. The Moechella street …
Newark Firefighters Use Juneteenth Celebration to Connect With City Children
NEWARK, NJ – The City of Newark celebrated Juneteenth on Friday, but for firefighters, it was an opportunity to connect with families and children in …
Power Home Remodeling Enacts Annual Juneteenth Initiative for Employees
Nation’s leading home remodeler recognizes holiday through national celebration, education, and community give-back — not just a day off CHESTER, Pa., June 16, 2022 — …