2024 Juneteenth

On Thursday, June 19th, BGCCA collaborated with Men On A Mission to host concluding festivities following the Juneteenth March. The City of Albany issued a heat advisory leading to the cancellation of many outdoor activities.

Boys & Girls Clubs stepped up by opening the Clubhouse and gathering a group of teens to help out for an event with more than 225 people. The 2024 Juneteenth event featured live music & entertainment, outdoor food vendors, indoor retail vendors, and community speakers.

Notable Attendees:

APD Police Chief Hawkins

BGCCA Board Member Owusu Anane

BGCCA Board Member Judge Ricja Rice City Councilman Derek Johnson

County Legislator Susan Pedo

Community Partners:

Albany Land Trust

Albany Police Dept

City of Albany

PAL

SNUG

UAlbany

News 10 Article:

https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/juneteenth-march-block-party-to-stop-albany-violence/

Albany Police Department:

Black History

For info about Juneteenth and more please visit BGCCapitalArea.org/blackhistory