Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, middle, leads Juneteenth Celebration within the Bronx.
Picture courtesy Workplace of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson/ Josh Mock
Picture courtesy Workplace of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson/Josh Mock
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted a Juneteenth Flag Elevating Ceremony at Lou Gehrig Plaza within the Bronx on Wednesday, June 18, honoring the legacy and resilience of enslaved People and their descendants.
Gibson, whose father hailed from Trinidad and Tobago, stated the Juneteenth ceremony symbolized “freedom, resilience, and a renewed dedication to justice.”
She stated the flag was raised in “a robust show of remembrance and unity.”
The Bronx Borough president stated this yr’s ceremony featured dwell performances and remarks from advocates and native leaders on the historic significance of Juneteenth.
“Juneteenth is not only about historical past. It’s about fact, therapeutic, and progress,” Gibson stated. “As we have fun Juneteenth, we honor the energy and sacrifices of those that got here earlier than us and recommit ourselves to the continuing battle for justice, fairness, and alternative.
“We should stand collectively as a group to uplift the subsequent era and be certain that each voice is heard, valued, and empowered,” she added.
The occasion additionally acknowledged Robert Corridor, Tenant Affiliation President for the Gun Hill Homes, honoring his years of service and tireless advocacy on behalf of his group.
Gibson stated Corridor’s management and dedication mirror “the very spirit of Juneteenth: resilience, empowerment, and the pursuit of justice for all.”
As well as, the ceremony highlighted Gun Violence Consciousness Month, with remarks from group leaders at Weapons Down Life Up who “actively tackle and forestall gun violence to create safer neighborhoods throughout the Bronx, Gibson stated.
