Juneteenth

A professor of history from Central Connecticut State University describes why it’s so important to celebrate Juneteenth.

On Juneteenth, kids in Hartford met with cartoonist Joe Young to learn the history of Juneteenth in a creative way at The Bushnell Performing Arts Center. “Kemet the Time Traveler is a comic I created during COVID, because I wanted to show people the importance of Black history and Black heritage,” said Young. “He goes through time and teaches people…

Kids in Hartford on Wednesday got a lesson on Juneteenth through a special comic book.

On Wednesday, the American Red Cross and Hartford’s YMCA partnered with a number of organizations to host a Juneteenth Blood Drive. “I wanted to make sure that we understand that Juneteenth is not a day off,” said volunteer Artie Hill. “It should be a day on, a day of service to give back.” Hartford native Kyle Anderson says there’s...

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Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.

Cartoonist and movie producer Joe Young is running tomorrow’s workshop at The Bushnell.

Here’s what to know about the federal holiday and what it mean for U.S. workers on June 19 this year.

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The third annual event takes place on June 15th from 12-5pm at Western Connecticut State University.

In New Britain’s Central Park, the Juneteenth flag is flying proudly. For many, Juneteenth is a chance to learn about the holiday and celebrate it.

For the first time in state history, Connecticut observed Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal state holiday Monday.

Commemorating Juneteenth, a very specialized blood drive was held in Hartford Monday. It was the inaugural “Juneteenth Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive and Expo.” Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that disproportionately affects African Americans. Aiming to increase awareness several community organizations came together with the American Red Cross, to support sickle cell patients and encourage blood donation to…

The inaugural Juneteenth Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive and Expo was held to support sickle cell patients and encourage blood donation to help them.

For the first time in state history, Connecticut observed Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal state holiday Monday. Dozens of towns held celebrations over the three day weekend to commemorate the Freedom Day milestone. “For far too long, Juneteenth and the end of slavery have not been truly appreciated as a major part of United States history to the extent…

The event is June 23rd at the Hill-Stead Museum.

The Emancipation Proclamation will be permanently displayed next to the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence in D.C.

For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities.

Mrs. Cooper died in March of 2023 at the age of 92. Her remains were to be placed in the same plot where her husband was buried 22 years ago. The two would be reunited in death — or so they thought.

As Juneteenth approaches, communities across Connecticut are holding celebrations marking the time when the last slaves in America learned they were free. “It’s a beautiful thing to see people in the community coming out, being unified, doing positive things,” Lorenzo Boyd, a professor at the University of New Haven, said. As New Haven held their Juneteenth celebration Saturday, the...