Juneteenth

Hundreds turned out for the Juneteenth celebration culminating with the show “Masters of Soul: A Motown Revue” at the 2025 Princeton Festival, despite a dramatic evening downpour with flooding, thunder, and high winds. Presented in partnership with the Municipality of Princeton, the day began with sunshine and the annual Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremony at 1 Monument Hall honoring the emancipation of enslaved […]

Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom is not a one-time event, but a journey. That’s the message that was delivered by state Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson at Lawrence Township’s annual Juneteenth celebration on June 18. About 50 people gathered for the celebration, which also featured the Lawrence High School Gospel Choir. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 […]

The Philadelphia Protestant Home hosted a Juneteenth Festival on Thursday in its community room and activities room. Musician Robert Kenyatta, whose long career has included playing with Wilson Pickett,  entertained residents during an interactive presentation that included bells, drums, a tambourine and a shaker. Residents watched a video on Opel Lee, known as the “Grandmother […]

Although Juneteenth was not declared a federal holiday until 2021, many states, counties, and other entities have been observing it for years. Texas was the first to declare Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980. Celebrating Juneteenth at the Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers with special activities and programs has become an annual tradition. “This month, we are excited […]

Greater Somerset County YMCA invites the community to join in a series of special events in celebration of Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom and resilience and renew our shared commitment to creating positive and lasting change. Community Events Include: Juneteenth Activities […]