Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony: Thursday, June 19 at 8:15am

Published on June 13, 2025

First Annual Raising of Juneteenth Flag

When: Thursday, June 19 - 8:15AM

Where: Corner of Church St. & Bloomfield Ave

Program: 

Welcome and Statement of Purpose: Dr. Mayor Renee Baskerville ; 4th Ward Councilor Aminah Toler ; 3rd Ward Councilor Rahum Williams

History & Importance of Juneteenth: 

• Adegoke "Steve" Colson: musician, composer, historian and activist
• David D. Troutt: Distinguished Professor of Law, Rutgers Law School, Author, Director of the Rutgers Center on Law, Inequality and Metropolitan Equity (CLIME)

African Drumming Performance: Billy Bongo; African Drummer, musician, historian, and community activist