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Juneteenth Conversation with UC Commissioner Rebecca Williams

Sankofa: Looking Back on Our Past to Move Forward with a Brighter Future

June 19th on Zoom
June 19th on Zoom (Social Justice Matters https://socialjusticematters.org)

Social Justice Matters kicks off Juneteenth festivities on Wednesday, June 19th, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM when the public is invited to a free online presentation featuring Union County Commissioner Rebecca l. Williams. She will share her perspective on Social Justice Matter's 2024 Juneteenth theme: "Sankofa - Looking Back on Our Past to Move Forward with a Brighter Future."

At this event, Social Justice Matters will also present the annual Freedom Award, the beautiful Juneteenth quilt made by Scotch Plains-Fanwood elementary school students to this year’s honorees.

To register for the conversation and Freedom award presentation:

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Festivities will continue on Saturday, June 22nd with the annual Juneteenth Festival of Freedom at Shady Rest Find more information about both events at https://www.socialjusticematters.org/

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