On Juneteenth, a commemoration tells the story of a community that was displaced when the park was created in the 1850s. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Juneteenth”
Review: ‘The Ordering of Moses’ Shines at Riverside Church
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2022
The Harlem Chamber Players presented R. Nathaniel Dett’s 1937 oratorio in honor of the centennial of the Harlem Renaissance, for the Juneteenth weekend. Source: New York Times
Democratic Candidates for Governor Bicker in Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul faced barbs from her rivals, Representative Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams, the public advocate. Source: New York Times
‘The Big Mix’: Little Island’s 3-Week Party
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2022
Honoring Pride, Juneteenth and the Fourth of July, the festival features Idina Menzel and Tonya Pinkins alongside poets, fire artists and marching bands. Source: New York Times
Honoring and Celebrating Juneteenth and Pride Month
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2022
With panels, performances and parties around New York City, June can be an opportunity to reflect and to appreciate community. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Workers Will Not Have a Paid Day Off for Juneteenth
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed last year that Juneteenth would be an official holiday. City workers learned this week they would not be getting a paid day off after all. Source: New York Times
Juneteenth: 7 Events for Celebrating the Holiday in New York
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2021
On Saturday, many of the city’s cultural venues are holding performances and parties to mark the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Source: New York Times
Honoring Black History on Juneteenth
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2021
A day of celebration and lamentation, with events across New York. Source: New York Times
‘Sad and Joyful’: N.Y.C. Marks Juneteenth After a Month of Protest
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2020
Recent protests have stirred a reckoning on racism and on Friday, thousands, many for the first time, will participate in events recognizing the holiday. Source: New York Times
How to Celebrate Juneteenth in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2020
The virtual events include a poetry performance, meditations, discussions, music and more. Source: New York Times