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Thursday, June 15, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Price: Free
Essex County College
303 University Avenue
Siegler Hall
Newark, NJ 07102
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Organizer:
ECC Africana Institute
Event Description
A panel discussion moderated by Dr. Akil Khalfani, Director of the Africana Institute. Our panel will bring together scholars and activists to discuss the important history of Juneteenth and the struggle to end slavery in the United States.
Panelists:
Angela R. Garretson
NJIT
Lawrence Hamm
People's Organization for Progress
Wendell Hassan Marsh
Rutgers Newark
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th each year to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is celebrated with various community events throughout New Jersey, including business expos festivities honoring African-American culture and history. NJ legislation declares the third Friday in June as a paid state holiday, while a federal proclamation deems June 19 as a federal holiday.
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