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Be our local history in the making
Celebrating Juneteenth, Year 1, Number 1 was published in a printed version and also an online issue on June 19, 2025, as a testament to the first Warwick Juneteenth Festival. This inaugural issue also commemorates 119 years since the founding of the UAME Church Warwick and honors its longstanding relationship with the Village of Warwick.
This annual journal is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the enduring legacy of Juneteenth in Warwick, New York. Beautifully curated, it brings together stories from Caribbean American communities in the Hudson Valley—communities that have created spaces of belonging and rest while navigating and overcoming histories of exclusion.
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH documents the many ways people of African descent commemorate freedom, while continuing their ongoing struggles for justice, dignity, and survival. At the same time, it highlights the spirit of unity, joy and friendship that defines Warwick: a place where Black and white residents have come together with mutual respect and care to uplift their town.
Through the creation of new traditions, the journal captures stories of collaboration, shared celebration, and hope—building a legacy of continued growth and connection for generations to come. Beyond its cultural and historical significance, CELEBRATING JUNETEENTHalso represents a powerful economic and creative opportunity—one that fosters high-quality cultural programming and positions Warwick as an emerging cultural hub and a must-visit destination.
