LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to Host 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair at New Location in Carson on Friday, June 21st

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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Assets:

• 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair Promo Video
• 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair Flyer

Participating Organizations:

• African Communities Public Health Coalition
• Alzheimer’s Association
• Black AIDS Institute
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson
• California African American Genealogical Society, Inc
• California Calls
• California State University, Dominguez Hills
• Carson Football Team
• Children’s Law Center’s Family Support and Advocacy Center
• Community Legal Aid SoCal
• Compton College
• Crystal Stairs, Inc.
• East LA Community Corporation
• Food Access LA
• Greener Ways Associates
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
• Independent Living Systems
• Inspire
• LA Clippers
• Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department
• Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender
• Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors
• Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department
• Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control
• Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
• Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
• Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
• Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
• Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
• Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Abundant Birth Project
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Environmental Defenders Program
• Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning
• Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development
• Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Human Resources Division
• Los Angeles County Fire Department Forestry Division
• Los Angeles County Internal Services Department Delete the Divide
• Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department
• Los Angeles County Library
• Los Angeles County Office of Education
• Los Angeles County Public Defender
• Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
• Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
• Los Angeles Metro
• Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
• NAMI Urban Los Angeles
• Office of Congresswoman Nanette Barragán
• Office of Senator Steven Bradford
• Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
• S.P.E.A.K. OUT LOUD, INC
• Special Needs Network
• TeleHealth Van
• Tessie Cleveland Community Services
• The TransLatin@ Coaltion
• United Airlines / BEACON BRG
• Water Replenishment District

Additional Event Components:

• DJ
• Live music and dance performances
• Drum circle
• Face painting
• 360 photobooth
• Kids activities
• Food trucks to purchase food