Juneteenth was the focus of Wednesday’s program. Black Lives Matter Juneteenth March co-organizers Jaynae Cole and Teresa Parks along with secretary Rebecca Gould previewed that event taking place on Friday, June 19.
We also spoke with Juneteenth Committee members Dave and Sonya Baker and treasurer Debbie Nuss on the importance of Juneteenth in Manhattan and the Douglass Community Center’s role in bringing the community together.