LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Board Supervisor, Holly J. Mitchell, representing the Second District, will host her 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair on Friday, June 21, 2024. This year, the event will take place at Victoria Community Regional Park, located at 419 Martin Luther King Jr. St., Carson, CA 90746, in the evening, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The free event will be emceed by actor and director, William Allen Young and feature County and community resources, empowering discussions, captivating performances, and engaging activities for attendees of all ages.
“I’m thrilled to bring our 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair to the City of Carson for the first time! As we strive to grow and extend the impact of this event to reach more communities across Los Angeles County’s 2nd District, it’s critical to me that we ensure every resident can celebrate this important holiday by accessing vital resources and joyful activities. I am excited the over 50 participating organizations and County departments along with all the talented performers that have come together to make this a special event for all to enjoy.” said Supervisor Mitchell.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the date, June 19, 1865, when the news that the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed finally reached Galveston Texas, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the law in 1863 abolishing slavery. As a result, over 250,000 enslaved people of African descent were freed throughout Texas. 159 years later, Juneteenth (June 19) continues to be celebrated as a pivotal moment in the ending of slavery in the United States and symbolizes the on-going fight for justice and equality. Now observed as both a County and federal holiday, Juneteenth is celebrated across the country, and is a time for reflection on the progress made toward equality, as well as a reminder of the work that remains.
Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair is a free community event aimed at raising awareness of the historical impact of Juneteenth and serves as a platform to connect residents to vital County and community services, including tenant protections, immigration rights, mental health support, record expungement and more. The event will feature empowering discussions, captivating performances, and engaging activities for attendees of all ages.
For more information and to register for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair, visit https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/Juneteenth-2024.
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