This is the 14th year showcasing Black history, culture, and the importance of the holiday.
Thousands gathered in Brooklyn's Prospect Park for the grand finale of the three-day Juneteenth festival.The free event had musical performances, a fashion show, and food and fun for families. The event took on an extra special meaning for dads.
They are not just celebrating Father's Day, but celebrating Juneteenth - a day that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865."I want to change the community in terms of how we view ourselves and culture," said CEO and Founder of Juneteenth NYC, Athenia Rodney.
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