Juneteenth

2025 West Hartford Juneteenth CommUNITY Day - June 14, 2025

West Hartford's Community Celebration of Juneteenth was held on June ...

West Hartford's Community Celebration of Juneteenth was held on June 14, 2025, honoring the official liberation of enslaved people in the United States.

00.00.00 - 00.01.05: The MC, LaToya Fernandez, ...introduces the event, highlighting the significance of Junth and inviting attendees to celebrate together.

00.01.05 - 00.03.34: Live music begins with One World Music, encouraging attendees to dance and enjoy the atmosphere.

00.06.02 - 00.10.08: A speech emphasizes unity and the importance of acknowledging ancestors. An ancestor tribute is performed, inviting the audience to call out the names of their ancestors.

00.11.04 - 00.11.48: Gratitude is expressed to the creator and the community, encouraging people to move and dance freely.

00.32.06 - 00.35.59: Local officials, including the mayor, deliver proclamations recognizing Juneteenth and its historical significance, reflecting on the town's commitment to equity and justice.

00.47.04 - 00.48.59: A poem titled "30,000 a year" is presented, focusing on historical injustices surrounding slavery and remembrance.

01.14.19 - 01.22.30: Keynote speaker Queen Bobby Brown speaks passionately about the importance of continuing the fight for justice and freedom, emphasizing the ongoing struggles faced by the Black community.

01.25.39 - 01.30.06: The importance of language, particularly regarding the use of hurtful words within the Black community, is discussed, urging a change.

Throughout the video: Various performances, speeches, and community engagement initiatives are highlighted, creating an uplifting environment centered around celebration and reflection on the historical significance of Juneteenth.

This event serves to honor the past while also motivating the community to actively engage in future progress.

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