Juneteenth now a paid holiday for city workers | Bronx Free Press
“Long overdue.”
Juneteenth will become a paid holiday for New York City workers starting this year, announced Mayor Eric Adams, who noted that it was “long overdue.”
Celebrated annually on June 19, Juneteenth honors the abolishment of slavery in the United States.
“Juneteenth is a time for reflection, assessment, and self-improvement. People across the country of all races, nationalities, and religions unite on this day to truthfully acknowledge the stain of slavery and celebrate the countless contributions of Black Americans,” Adams said.
“It’s time for our city to finally do what’s right and officially designate Juneteenth as a city holiday. This decision is long overdue, which is why it will immediately take effect this year,” he said. “Holding a mirror to our nation’s past atrocities is never easy, but it is necessary.”
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that all enslaved people in the country had been liberated. The news came to Texas more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation went into effect on January 1, 1863.
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The Tweet of the Week: #Facts
Roe v Wade is being replaced by Republicans v Women.
— Middle Age Riot (@middleageriot) April 13, 2022
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Donates $40,000 Worth of Instruments to Washington Heights School | Remezcla
Good morning. Yesterday, #GeorgeWashingtonHS students’ tribute to @Lin_Manuel was amazing. We enjoyed pieces from @EncantoMovie @HamiltonMusical @intheheights among others. @LatinGRAMMYFdn @FordFund donated $40k in musical instruments to school. pic.twitter.com/r4OcSQdL0x
— Luis A. Miranda, Jr. (@Vegalteno) April 9, 2022
Lin-Manuel Miranda never ceases to amaze. Jorge Rodriguez-Jimenez of Remezcla reported on the generous gift that was given to the George Washington Educational Campus by Lin-Manuel. Lin partnered with the Latin Grammys Foundation to donate instruments to the under resourced high school worth 40k.
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#TheGramUptown: From Little Dominican Republic With Love
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Uptown Tonight: The Uptown Night Market Returns
All roads lead to West Harlem tonight for the return of the Uptown Night Market at 4 pm. Bring the family, your dancing shoes and definitely bring your appetite. Expect delectable food, awesome art, merch, music and so much more!!! See you under the arches. Don’t play yourself and miss this culture, community and culinary extravaganza.
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