What Is Juneteenth?
On June 19, 1865, freedom reached the westernmost Confederate state of Texas. On this day, some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay and announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved African Americans in Texas were free.
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A Star-Studded Lineup Leads the Return of the North to Shore Festival
The North to Shore Festival will start in Asbury Park (June 10-16, 2024), move to Atlantic City (June 17-23, 2024), and conclude in Newark (June 24-30, 2024.
Celebrity Chef Holds Soft Opening for a New Addition on Atlantic City Boardwalk Restaurants
Chef Wenford Patrick Simpson is opening the Simpson Restaurant & Bar on the first floor of the former The Pier at Caesars/The Playground Mall. He already has more than 150 reservations booked.
Black Restaurant Week Philadelphia 2024 Brings 4th Annual Campaign to the Northeast
Black Restaurant Week runs from June 16-June 30, 2024, in New Jersey and New York.
Celebrating the Culture at the Odunde Festival, Philadelphia
The Odunde Festival is reported to be the largest African-American street festival in North America. Thousands flocked to South Street on Sunday to enjoy more than 15 blocks of vendors, displays, international cuisine, drumming, and other forms of entertainment.
ACX1 Studios Launches Music Division with Free Concert
Rob Schwartz, co-founder and Chief Music Officer of ACX1 Studios, said the free celebration included live artists and DJs from various genres in addition to comedians.
GALLERY: Old School Hip Hop Party Benefits Lucy the Elephant
Herbert played hip-hop, R&B, reggae, house, rock, disco, pop and dance hits from the 70s through the present. Remember to sign up for the Atlantic City Focus Weekend Guide, Your Key to Winning the Weekend in AC and Beyond!
Free Concert and Live DJs in Atlantic City to Celebrate the Launch of ACX1 Studios' Music Division
Guest artists scheduled to perform on Sunday include Hip-Hop band Stetsasonic, Pretty Poison and the area’s own Gina Thompson. There will also be a host of surprise artists.
Atlantic City Fashion Week Returned to Showboat
ACFW is held three times a year in Atlantic City and has been attended by thousands of fashionable attendees. Atlantic City Focus brings you the best in photos and fashion, arts and entertainment.