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.