Juneteenth Event Planned In Franklin To Commemorate Black Culture

FRANKLIN, NJ — The Somerset County Democratic Black Caucus will celebrate Juneteenth 2021 on Saturday, June 19 to commemorate the richness of Black culture.

The event will be held at the Franklin Municipal Complex, 475 Demott Lane in Franklin from 10 a.m. to noon. It will highlight Rashad Wright former Poet Laureate from Jersey City, musical selections and dance by The Williams Group and Friends of Somerset County and vendors.

Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter Co-Sponsor of Reparations Bill in the State of NJ, The Honorable Shanel Robinson, Director of Somerset County Commissioners and Professor Bill Davis of Rutgers University and President and CEO of Babas Legacy will speak.

Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery, is now also a state holiday. In September 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation that designates the third Friday in June as a state and public holiday.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Karen Thomas, Vice-Chair at thomas0619@gmail.com.

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