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31st Juneteenth Celebration in Harlem, NYC!

Juneteenth Celebration Harlems NYC

Harlem, a neighborhood with a rich history of Black American culture and activism, recently hosted its 31st Juneteenth celebration. The parade traveled throughout the west side of Harlem and holds its festival on West 116th street in front of the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market and beyond.
Juneteenth celebration ArnStar Iesha Sekou Dr Yusef Salaam
Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, has grown into a vibrant and significant annual event in Harlem, reflecting the community’s enduring spirit and resilience. The 31st Juneteenth celebration was marked by a series of events that highlighted African American culture, history, and Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery.
Juneteenth 31st Celebration Dr Yusef Salaam, Iesha Sekou, ArnStar
Political speakers such as Dr. Yusef Salaam of the exonerated 5 from the formerly known “Central Park 5” walk throughout Harlem to celebrate with residents and take photos.
Dr Yusef Salaam at Juneteenth 31st Celebration in Harlem
There were also live performances from rappers Lish 2X, 5ive Mics, light feet dance legend Arn Star, and many others.
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Rapper Lish 2X, 5ive Mics, ArnStar, Karti3r at Juneteenth 31st Celebration in Harlem

The 31st Juneteenth celebration was marked by a series of events that highlighted African American culture, history, and achievements. The day began with a commemorative march down Malcolm X Boulevard, where participants donned traditional African attire and carried signs honoring historical figures and contemporary heroes. This parade was not only a display of pride but also a reminder of the long journey towards freedom and equality.

Juneteenth Festival Peace Cafe Float
The Peace Cafe float at the Juneteenth parade
A central feature of the celebration was the historical exhibits and storytelling sessions. Elders and historians from the community shared stories of struggle and triumph, providing younger generations with a deeper understanding of their heritage. These sessions were particularly poignant, reinforcing the importance of remembering and learning from the past.
Juneteenth Festival Harlem vendors

The bean pie is a historical food in the black community started by the black Muslim movement towards better health in efforts to give a better substitution of the sweet potato pie by followers of The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
The event also included a marketplace where local artisans and entrepreneurs sold handcrafted goods, African-inspired clothing, and traditional foods. This not only supported small businesses but also highlighted the economic contributions of African Americans to the local community.
Juneteenth Festival for children
The 31st Juneteenth celebration in Harlem was not just a commemoration of the past but also a vibrant assertion of identity and community. It served as a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit of the Black American community and its unwavering pursuits for Freedom, Justice and Equality✊🏾✊🏿
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Takeoff and Quavo Perform In Celebration of New Colors Studios and Motown Series 

Colors Studio and Motown Partner

Colors Studios and Motown have joined forces to celebrate Black Music and its artists with a new series.

This weekend, Colors Studio announced a new series on Instagram. According to the announcement, the show will provide a week’s worth of powerful content to celebrate Black music Month. And two special artists made their contribution with a unique performance. 

Takeoff and Quavo Inaugural Performers

Unc and Phew were essential to the inauguration of a new series brought to fans by Colors and Motown. Both thrilled fans with a live performance of the newest and hottest drop, “Hotel Lobby.” For those who don’t know, Unc and Phew are aliases for  Takeoff and Quavo. Not only did the two perform, reportedly the two also sat down for a chat. Still, their performance is the tip of the iceberg.

The Celebration Continues

According to a source, the celebration is set to continue through Friday, June 24th. However, details on other performers are being kept under wraps. Excitedly, there is much more to the series. Reportedly, the series will also contain special interviews with other industry. The Colors’ press announcement read, 

“Over the course of the next week, we’ll be sharing a host of new episodes of A COLORS SHOW alongside conversations with individuals who have been influential in facilitating the progression of Black music in the U.S.

Which will be both entertaining and informative.

A Series In Celebration

Sunday, June 19th people worldwide held an observance of Juneteenth; a holiday celebrating the day the last of the enslaved learned of their liberation. Astoundingly, in May of 2022, President Biden proclaimed June Black Music Appreciation Month. So it is more than thrilling to see a celebration of the intersection of these two profoundly significant markers. Indeed,  it is noteworthy that two industry giants chose to unite for such a cause. Indeed, no one can deny the historical nature of such a collaboration. 

Industry Powerhouses Colors Studios And Motown

The mere mention of Motown conjures thoughts of musical royalty, excellence, and social progress. Motown, under the helm of its progenitor Berry Gordy, became the original hitmaker and the blueprint of industry standards. Gordy’s brainchild was known for launching the careers of a multitude of legends. Likewise, Colors Studio has made an industry mark for its cultural impact and representation of one of the most expansive bodies of artists in existence. Both stand as proud symbols of progress. Undoubtedly, the partnership news and the resulting output are electrifying. 

The series is set to continue, with its newest episode dropping today. According to a source, the content will be accessible on the Colors Site and Instagram page. Those who missed Takeoff’s and Quavo’s performance can see it here.

In conclusion, we salute Colors Studios and Motown in their collaborative efforts to celebrate excellence in Black music. 

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Written by Renae Richardson

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Juneteenth is a National Holiday !

Juneteenth National Independence Day is now the 12th U.S. national holiday !

Juneteenth has been a notable day for many Black people for years, especially in the South. That remembrance became more popular over the course of the last year. During the protests of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor last year, the discussion of Juneteenth being a national holiday became national news.

Juneteenth becomes a national holiday

There was much support for the movement, as well as pushback from those that believed that the holiday was insignificant. However, the overwhelming support of the movement overcame and the bill went to Congress. On Thursday, after much deliberation and compromise, President Joe Biden signed a bill establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans. On that day in 1865, Union soldiers led by Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in the coastal city of Galveston, Texas, to deliver General Order No. 3, officially ending slavery in the states. This act of liberation came after years of fighting in the Civil War, resulting in the Emancipation Proclamation. 

Juneteenth National Independence Day will become the 12th legal public holiday, including Inauguration Day, and the first new one created since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was signed into law in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan.

The holiday legislation passed this week with overwhelming support in both chambers of Congress. The Senate approved the bill unanimously Tuesday night, and the House passed it in a 415-14 vote.

 

Biden, in what he called “one of the greatest honors” of his presidency, signed the bill on June 17th. 

“Great nations don’t ignore their most painful moments,” Biden told the East Room crowd after signing the bill. 

“They embrace them.”

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Here Are The Juneteenth Celebration Events

Juneteenth Celebration Events

With the Juneteenth celebration coming on June 19th, multiple celebrations, festivals, and creative flows are coming in as well. So, FMHIPHOP has made a list of events, works, and charities. All of those are taking place and being released upcoming Saturday.

NEW MUSIC:

  • Tobe Nwigwe- ‘Passing Through’

Houston rapper Tobe Nwigwe has released a new song in partnership with Apple Music.  As Tobe stated in the song bio, “I want my people to understand that specifically, just because I don’t want them to think that it’s gon’ be like this forever.”

Listen to the song:

Juneteenth Celebration Events

 

  • “Music for the Movement Volume III – Liberated” Juneteenth EP released by Disney with YBN Cordae and more.

According to USA Today, Disney is to release an EP about the Black experience, featuring Shahidi with her spoken word “To Be A Black Girl.” It also includes Bailey’s cover of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good,” Cordae x Common’s “What’s Life,” and more. YBN Cordae has also agreed to put album funds to scholarships for HBCU students in underrepresented communities.

Listen on Spotify:

Juneteenth Celebration Events

CHARITY:

FESTIVALS:

  • Charleston is holding a festival in honor of Juneteenth. Yung Bleu is headlining. The event also includes performances of Mooski (his song “Track Star” is trending on Tik Tok) and Hot 97 DJ Funkmaster Flex.
  • Oklahoma holds a Juneteenth Festival in Oklahoma City. Its headliner is Jabee Williams, a local rapper and activist. As Williams told OU Daily, “We want people to not only know where they come from but know what they come from so that we can continue to move forward.” Williams also advocated for a former Oklahoma University student, Julius Jones, throughout the ‘Justice for Julius’ Jones is currently facing death row.

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Beyoncé drops ‘Black Parade’ (Listen)

Beyonce - Black Parade
Black Parade's Cover Art

Listen: Beyoncé drops ‘Black Parade’

Right after the 2-year anniversary of EVERYTHING IS LOVE , Beyoncé Knowles-Carter surprises the world with her latest song, “Black Parade”.

Beyonce - Black Parade
Black Parade’s Cover Art

Knowles-Carter released this track on a special day for the Black community dubbed Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the day that the slaves in Texas were notified that they had been freed. 

‘Black Parade’ calls for the Black community to be resilient and to feel empowered in difficult time. In true Beyonce fashion, she brings it all back to her Southern roots “I’m goin’ back to the South /I’m goin’ back, back, back, back / Where my roots ain’t watered down”. 

Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (10622637a)
Beyoncé at the world premiere of “The Lion King” in Los Angeles. Beyoncé announced that her BEYGood charity will partner with Twitter’s Jack Dorsey’s Start Small campaign to provide $6 million in relief funds. In partnership with UCLA, the funds will go organizations providing mental wellness services
Beyoncé-Virus Relief, Los Angeles, United States – 10 Jul 2019

With the current climate of the world and the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and so many more, the iconic singer sings “Rubber bullets bouncin’ off me / Made a picket sign off your picket fence”.

In addition to the single release, Beyoncé announces her new initiative titled BLACK PARADE. BLACK PARADE will be used to grow and fund the BEYGood’s Black Business Impact Fund with the help of the National Urban League.

 

Beyoncé states on her Instagram that “BLACK PARADE celebrates you, your voice, and your joy and will benefit Black-owned small businesses”.

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Stream ‘Black Parade’ on Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal.

 

Alisha Brown| IG: @lishablive | Twitter: @LishaBLive

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