New York declares Juneteenth a paid holiday for state employees
Adams to host rally at Brooklyn Library
New York’s governor signed an executive order Wednesday recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state employees to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.
In Brooklyn, Borough President Eric Adams as well as Councilmembers Farah Louis and Laurie Cumbo will host a Freedom Day Rally at the Brooklyn Public Library at 10 a.m. to celebrate the day. “With our youth at the forefront, leading this collaborative effort and community conversation, we can continue to build upon the legacy forged by our ancestors: abolitionists, freedom fighters, civil rights activists and trailblazers,” said Louis, who represents East Flatbush.
Among the other groups and individuals who will be represented on Friday are singer Asia Williams, Blue Diamonds Drumline, DJ Kevin Crown, Ede Youth, Elite Learners, Exalt Youth, Girls for Gender Equity, Global Kids and more.