On today’s episode of the NCJ Preview, we discuss how Harvest Hub is bridging the gap between farms and tables in this week’s cover story of The Journal. We’ll also discuss Humboldt County’s fifth annual Juneteenth Multicultural Festival, and this year’s new theme, Celebrates a ‘Liberated Future’ of Unity and Diversity. READ FULL STORIES HERE: […]
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Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday
On Saturday, June 17, from 1 to 10 p.m., celebrate Juneteenth — the anniversary of the announcement of the end of slavery in the U.S. in 1865 — at Halvorson Park (free). Black Humboldt is bringing together Black and brown food vendors and businesses to peruse, musicians and performers to enjoy, and a kids’ zone […]
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Celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday
Celebrate Juneteenth, the anniversary of the announcement of end of slavery in America back in 1865, with Black Humboldt and the Eureka chapter of the NAACP on Saturday, June 19 at 11:30 a.m. (free). You can Zoom in or watch Facebook Live for virtual workshops, speakers, DJ sets and art performances. Or you can meet […]
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County Offices Closed Friday in Observance of Juneteenth
Most county offices will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth, which was established as a federal holiday this week to mark the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they were freed after Union soliders arrived in Galvaston, bringing news the Civil War’s end. By then, more than two year had passed […]
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Juneteenth 2020 Celebration
Join the Eureka Chapter of The NAACP and Black Humboldt for today’s Juneteenth celebration happening from noon-11:30 p.m. at various online locations. The event includes performances from Black Humboldt artists, music, virtual vending from local POC businesses, Knowledge for Power sessions, hands-on workshops led by local black professionals and more. Here’s how to participate: Zoom: […]
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Black Humboldt, Eureka NAACP Juneteenth Virtual Celebration
Black Humboldt and the Eureka chapter of the NAACP are inviting community members to the virtual Juneteenth celebration on June 19 at noon. According to a release, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States that began on June 19, 1865. “This holiday is very important and empowering […]