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Trenton, NJ 鈥� Join the African American History Program of the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission (NJHC) this month for a series of events commemorating Juneteenth. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, marks the injustice of June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned that they were freed by President Abraham Lincoln鈥檚 Emancipation Proclamation two and a half years earlier.

鈥湷怨虾诹镶�檚 observation of Juneteenth this year is bolstered by the return of the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission鈥檚 African American History Program,鈥� said Acting 吃瓜黑料 Secretary of State Tahesha Way. 鈥淲e encourage everyone to participate in in-person and virtual programs this month honoring the rich history of African Americans in 吃瓜黑料.鈥�

鈥淛uneteenth is a holiday of celebration and remembrance of deep injustice and loss,鈥� said Noelle Lorraine Williams, Director of the African American History Program at the NJHC. 鈥淲e must remember that there were still enslaved Black men and women in 吃瓜黑料 even after Juneteenth. The programs planned by the African American History Program this month will expand and shine a light on the hidden histories and places that are the soul of the historical legacy, resilience, and stories of enslaved African Americans in the Garden State and region.鈥�

This month the NJHC鈥檚 offerings are designed to appeal to young as well as older communities including exhibition tours, book clubs and resources for historic sites. Come spend the day on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a special Juneteenth event featuring Beneath the Floorboards, a powerful exhibition telling the stories of the enslaved African Americans who once resided at Marlpit Hall in Middletown, NJ. This event documents the rarely told stories of enslaved people in Monmouth County and 吃瓜黑料 at large, with curator-led tours of the exhibit, a panel of speakers, and cultural programming. At 12 p.m., there will be a welcome from the curators of the exhibition and a performance by vocalist, songwriter, and artist and jazz and blues vocalist Nadine LaFond. Light refreshments will be provided.

Participants are welcome to drop in and attend throughout the day. This free program is co-sponsored by Monmouth County Historical Association and Revolution NJ, 吃瓜黑料鈥檚 initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. Learn more and register. Additional programs this month included:

• An event hosted by the Sankofa Collaborative on Tuesday, June 14, at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ called 吃瓜黑料鈥檚 Historic Sites and Crossroads. The day-long workshop featured keynote speaker Ryan P. Haygood from the 吃瓜黑料 Institute for Social Justice and sessions discussing African American historic cemeteries, historic buildings, and emerging monuments.
• A virtual book club on June 16, co-sponsored by the Newark Public Library, that discussed Never Caught: The Washingtons鈥� Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar. Ona Judge, an enslaved woman in George Washington鈥檚 household, escaped to find freedom in New England. She was pursued by an intense manhunt led by Washington. Participants explored the story of Ona Judge and the larger themes of resilience, strength, and humanity commemorated throughout Juneteenth.

You can learn more about the African American History Program, including upcoming programs, resources, and more, by visiting www.history.nj.gov and by following the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

These events are part of the 2022 Civic Season. Held annually between Juneteenth and July 4th, Civic Season is a new tradition for learning and action, hosted by more than 300 cultural institutions nationwide along with the next generation shaping our nation鈥檚 future, and supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and AMERICAN HERITAGE庐 Chocolate. This summer, celebrate what you stand for. Get started at .

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About the African American History Program of the NJHC
The African American History Program of the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission champions and partners with universities, historical societies, schools, and other institutions, groups, and individuals in a collaborative statewide effort to develop African American history in 吃瓜黑料.

About the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission
The 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission (NJHC) is a state agency dedicated to the advancement of public knowledge and preservation of 吃瓜黑料 history. Established by law in 1967, its work is founded on the fundamental belief that an understanding of our shared heritage is essential to sustaining a cohesive and robust democracy.