The three-day Juneteenth New York festival in Brooklyn closes out on Sunday with a march and concert in Prospect Park. Christinafantv reports.
This year's theme,"Kaleidoscope of Black Culture," seeks to educate the Black community on its history while also changing the narrative of the devastating impact of slavery.
"Juneteenth is really about learning the deep down culture, supporting Black businesses and encouraging each other to grow within this space," said Athenia Rodney, CEO and founder of Juneteenth NYC. Juneteenth marks the day the 1865 when people in Galveston, Texas received the news that slavery was abolished.
In addition to the festival in Prospect Park, there are also Juneteenth events happening in Paterson and Long Branch,
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