Why New Jersey — and America — Celebrate Juneteenth, a Holiday That Began in Texas
Juneteenth started as a local Texas celebration marking the end of slavery, but over 160 years later it has become a national holiday observed across the country, including throughout New Jersey. When…
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 historically Black colleges and universities and the…
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 weekend. Sheriff Cox and his team engaged…
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 events to honor the historical significance of…
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 event is scheduled for June 18, from…
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 Juneteenth, culminating in a grand outdoor celebration…
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 “disrespectful” after it served only watermelon as…
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 fatalities. Among the deceased was a 56-year-old…
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 weekend left 12 dead and over 100…
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 Services and Senior Citizens Committee. The bill,…
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 following street closures will be in effect…
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 weekend, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office…
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 School. 6th Precinct Community Service Officers M.…
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 Independence Day in 2021. But does it…
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 fair was held in conjunction with Juneteenth…
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 the community. Newark Firefighters L. Byrd, T.…
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 — Power Home Remodeling (“Power”), the nation’s leading…