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Juneteenth, short for June 19th, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
It commemorates the day in 1865 when news that slavery had been abolished reached Galveston, Texas, two years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. In celebration, former slaves celebrated by feasting, singing, praying and dancing.
Here are several celebrations to enjoy. If you know of a celebration not listed here, please contact Shaniquah Gabon, sgabon@th-record.com:
Harambee Kingston’s Juneteenth Celebration
Harambee Kingston, a coalition that provides education on African American history and culture, presents their annual Juneteenth celebration, to be held at the Pine Street African Burial Ground, 157 Pine St., Kingston, on June 19 from noon to 4 p.m. There will be children’s activities, burial ground tours, commemorations, performances, great food and more. For details, check out Facebook.
Outdoor dining. File photos by Roger Gavan. Many of those in the crowd joined Sesquicentennial Events Coordinator Mary Collura in the countdown as members of the Warwick Fire Department dropped the Warwick Apple. Deserted Main Street tells the story. In September, Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton (left), Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce President James Mezzetti (right) and chamber members joined owner Rachel Bertoni (cutting ribbon), local artists, associates and customers to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bertoni Gallery with a traditional ribbon-cutting.
It’s been said that just like politics, “All news is local.”
And in the past a “Year in Review” did not include major national and International events but simply recalled Warwick’s share of important stories which lately began and ended with Apple Eve, the community New Years Eve celebration on Railroad Avenue.