Sep. 16, 2024 By Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams As a descendent of enslaved people from the South, my journey to help pass the Juneteenth Package of Bills has been deeply personal. This journey seeks to honor the history of our collective ancestors and ensure that the brutal harms they endured are no longer…
Jun. 21, 2024 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of southeastern Queens residents participated in a day filled with joy, fun, and food at the 4th annual Juneteenth in Queens Celebration at Roy Wilkins Park, located in St. Albans, on Wednesday, June 19. The event, hosted by Tunisia Morrison, co-founder of the Voice of Youth Changes Everything…
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Jun. 20, 2024 By Ethan Marshall In celebration of Juneteenth, Retro Fitness is offering free entry into their gyms through June 23 across all their locations, including the five in Queens. Anyone in the borough looking to work out or check out their facilities can go to any of the locations listed below: 113-5 Springfield…
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Jun. 10, 2024 By Athena Dawson Dozens of people, including local leaders, elected officials and community members, gathered at the Roy Wilkins Recreation Center’s gymnasium in St. Albans for an early morning Juneteenth breakfast event hosted by the U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-5) on Monday, June 10. The event aimed to unite the Southeastern Queens…
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Jun. 10, 2024 By Athena Dawson Local youth support organization The Voice of Youth Changes Everything (V.O.Y.C.E. Inc.) is partnering with local elected officials and community organizations to host its fourth annual “Juneteenth in Queens” celebration. The free community festival will be held on Wednesday, June 19, from 12-8 p.m. at Roy Wilkins Park, located…
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