Syracuse's Juneteenth Celebrations Honor the Past, Envision a Brighter Future
June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024
SYRACUSE, New York, June 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
While Juneteenth--a day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans across the United States--became a New York State holiday in 2020 and a federal holiday in 2021, the Central New York community has proudly recognized and honored this anniversary since 1988.
This year will be no different, as event organizers like Cora Thomas are once again excited to bring together resident . . .
While Juneteenth--a day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans across the United States--became a New York State holiday in 2020 and a federal holiday in 2021, the Central New York community has proudly recognized and honored this anniversary since 1988.
This year will be no different, as event organizers like Cora Thomas are once again excited to bring together resident . . .