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Mayor's Message:
Celebrating Juneteenth
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Dear Jazz,
Despite July 4th being recognized as ‘Independence Day’ – we cannot forget or ignore that this day did not mark independence for all. In fact, it would be about 89 years after the Declaration of Independence was passed that the Emancipation Proclamation would go into effect – and it would take more than another two years for enslaved people in Texas to hear the news that they had been freed.
“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” These words by General Gordon Granger as he stood in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, marked the end of one of the darkest periods in American history. On that day, 250,000 enslaved people in Texas were freed. The former slaves immediately began to celebrate with prayer, feasting, song, and dance. This joy has carried on for decades as we now use every June 19th to celebrate with picnics, dinners, and cookouts. On that day, Black joy is felt all throughout our country as we celebrate freedom for all. Juneteenth is considered the longest-running African American holiday, and in 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.
Let’s not get confused – our nation is still struggling to treat everyone with the belief it stated in its original document, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that their Creator endows them with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” We are still facing inequities and trying to repair the injustices that plague our country. But every step we take towards becoming a better nation for all must be rejoiced. The fight ahead can seem overwhelming, but when we remember the blood spilled for freedom, the chains we ripped apart, the revolutions won, and our “David versus Goliath” stories, we remember how far we’ve come and that we hold the strength to keep going.
Juneteenth is a time to honor our ancestors - to think about the struggles they faced and celebrate that it did not break them and will not break us. Tomorrow, June 16th, from 6 to 9 PM, at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center located at 724 Park Avenue is our Juneteenth Cultural Freedom Fair. Join us as the PAC is filled with the sound of music, the vibrancy of colors from the products of Black vendors, the rhythm of dance, the smell of food, and the feeling of friendship and unity as we celebrate Juneteenth. Get ready for an unforgettable night of joy, inspiration, and the unbreakable spirit of Black resilience!
#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
City of Plainfield
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Mensaje Del Alcalde:
Celebrando Juneteenth
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Queridx Jazz,
A pesar de que el 4 de Julio se reconoce como el "Día de la Independencia", no podemos olvidar ni ignorar que este día no marcó la independencia para todos. De hecho, la Proclamación de Emancipación entraría en vigor unos 89 años después de que se aprobara la Declaración de Independencia, y los esclavos de Texas tardarían más de otros dos años en enterarse de que habían sido liberados.
“Se informa al pueblo de Texas que, de conformidad con una proclamación del Ejecutivo de los Estados Unidos, todos los esclavos son libres”. Estas palabras del General Gordon Granger mientras estaba de pie en Galveston, Texas, el 19 de junio de 1865, marcaron el final de uno de los períodos más oscuros de la historia estadounidense. Ese día fueron liberadas 250.000 personas esclavizadas en Texas. Los antiguos esclavos inmediatamente comenzaron a celebrar con oraciones, banquetes, canciones y bailes. Esta alegría se ha prolongado durante décadas, ya que ahora usamos cada 19 de Junio para celebrar con picnics, cenas y comidas al aire libre. En ese día, la alegría negra se siente en todo nuestro país mientras celebramos la libertad para todos. Juneteenth se considera el feriado afroamericano de mayor duración y, en 2021, se convirtió oficialmente en un feriado federal.
No nos confundamos: nuestra nación todavía lucha por tratar a todos con la creencia que declaró en su documento original: “Sostenemos que estas verdades son evidentes, que todos los hombres son creados iguales, que su Creador les otorga ciertos derechos inalienables: que entre estos están la Vida, la Libertad y la búsqueda de la Felicidad.” Todavía estamos enfrentando inequidades y tratando de reparar las injusticias que aquejan a nuestro país. Pero cada paso que damos para convertirnos en una nación mejor para todos debe ser motivo de regocijo. La lucha por delante puede parecer abrumadora, pero cuando recordamos la sangre derramada por la libertad, las cadenas que desgarramos, las revoluciones ganadas y nuestras historias de "David contra Goliat", recordamos lo lejos que hemos llegado y que tenemos la fuerza para seguir adelante.
Juneteenth es un momento para honrar a nuestros antepasados, para pensar en las luchas que enfrentaron y celebrar que no los rompió y no nos romperá. Mañana, 16 de junio, de 6 a 9 p. m., en el Centro de Artes Escénicas de Plainfield ubicado en 724 Park Avenue es nuestra Feria de la Libertad Cultural del 16 de junio. Únase a nosotros mientras el PAC se llena con el sonido de la música, la vitalidad de los colores de los productos de los vendedores negros, el ritmo del baile, el olor de la comida y el sentimiento de amistad y unidad mientras celebramos el Juneteenth. ¡Prepárate para una noche inolvidable de alegría, inspiración y el espíritu inquebrantable de la resiliencia negra!
#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp
Ciudad de Plainfield
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TOMORROW IS OUR
JUNETEENTH CULTURAL FREEDOM FAIR
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Come and join us for an unforgettable Juneteenth Freedom Celebration!
This Friday, June 16th, at 6PM! Plainfield Performing Arts Center (PPAC) 724 Park Avenue.
Entertainment, Music, Dance, Drummers, Orators, Black Owned Business Vendors, and Food Trucks! It's the best way to end the week and Kick off the long weekend!
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Plainfield In The News:
How One NJ Charter School Serving At-Risk Students Scored Massive Gains on State Tests Amid Significant Declines
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"Over at our CAPS Paterson schools, scholars’ growth scores ranked in the 92nd percentile for performance in ELA and the 89th percentile for performance in math statewide out of more than 2,100 schools. And our students in Plainfield (CAPS Central), under the leadership of Executive Director Corri Tate Ravare were in the 99th percentile in the state for ELA growth and the 91st percentile for math growth, offering African American and Hispanic students one of the best opportunities in the state for growth in both ELA and math.
While we are immensely proud of the remarkable progress our scholars have made, we are by no means done. CAPS’ overall mission is to and through college. We see our schools as community hubs meeting broader social needs with strong academics, including AP classes, small class sizes, resources for parents, college counseling services and more. Things are clearly moving in the right direction–this spring, one of our graduates was accepted to both Harvard University and Princeton University. These results buck the trend of steep learning loss experienced by students across New Jersey.
How did we do it? This growth is the result of a number of strategic learning plans that were put in place well before the pandemic and carried through with unwavering fidelity—even during the most uncertain times. Here are some of the strategies we prioritized that led to this success..."
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Recap: Jazz On Park
Thursday, June 9, 2023
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On Friday, June 9th at 7:30PM, the sound of Jazz filled Park Avenue as the Plainfield Performing Arts Center hosted "Jazz on Park" with the James Austin Jr. Trio and special guest Alexis Morrast. James Austin Jr. is an accomplished jazz pianist and bandleader who has honed his craft under the tutelage of a number of legendary jazz musicians, including extensive study with Barry Harris, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz educators of all time.
Alexis Jessica Morrast, a native of Newark, who now resides in Plainfield, New Jersey, began singing at the age of three. Since then, she's performed on several stages: the U.S. OPEN, NJPAC with Christian McBride, and Dizzy's Coca-Cola Club with jazz legend Barry Harris. Her resounding tone has been heard on the Millennium Stage of The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and abroad in Europe and Africa.
This program was made possible in part by a 2023 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
They are now both added to the long (and quickly growing) list of artists who have paid a visit to the P-PAC and shared their talent with the Queen City. We hope you are able to join us at the P-PAC's next "Jazz on Park" show on June 30th. You don't want to miss it!
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Love Plainfield's 3rd Annual Garden And Landscaping Competition
Tomorrow Is the Last Day to Register!
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CALLING ALL
YOUNG PLAINFIELD ARTISTS
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YOU ARE INVITED TO
THE QUEEN CITY STREET FAIR
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4th of July Parade & Concert
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THE
QUEEN CITY ART STATION FESTIVAL
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Do You Know What's Happening in your City?
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A MESSAGE FROM
UNION COUNTY:
Union County to host Transportation, Logistic & Supply Chain Job Fair
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The Union County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Department of Human Services, and the American Job Center, will host a Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Job Fair for Union County residents ages 18 and older on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Warinanco Sports Center, located at 1 Park Drive in Roselle in Warinanco Park.
This job fair is being coordinated by the American Job Center within the Union County Department of Human Services. Salaries start at $25.00 an hour. Some of the companies included in the event are Clean Harbors, Fed Ex, Farmland, United Window, Coach USA, and Wakefern.
If there are any companies who would like to participate in this job fair, please contact Carolina Marin at astrid.marin@ucnj.org or 908-380-6237.
For more information, please contact the American Job Center at ajcbusinessteam@ucnj.org or visit www.ucnj.org/job-fair.
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
AG Platkin and Acting DOE Commissioner Allen-McMillan Release a Resource Guide for Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools
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TRENTON, NJ - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Acting Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan today announced the release of the “Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools” resource guide, which provides schools across New Jersey with a comprehensive plan for addressing bias in schools and offers additional resources that schools and others in the school community can use to more effectively respond to bias incidents in schools. The guide was developed by the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) in collaboration with DOE.
The “Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools” resource guide takes a whole-school approach to addressing bias, encompassing the broader school community, including students, faculty and staff, and families, both victims and perpetrators of bias incidents, as well as bystanders who witness the incidents. It places particular emphasis on offering a range of resources and steps to proactively prevent and respond to instances of bias.
“New Jersey is committed to ensuring that our students can learn without facing hate, racism, or bias in their learning environments,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “By presenting a comprehensive, proactive approach to bias incidents in schools, these recommendations provide our state’s elementary, middle, and high schools with the guidance they need to help address underlying issues and create a culture of equity and inclusion for our students to pursue their academic endeavors.”
“Keeping New Jersey students safe is our duty, and we are committed to protecting them from all forms of harm – including hate and bias,” said Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. “The resource guide we are releasing today provides critical guidance to help our schools respond to bias incidents and work to prevent them going forward. I am grateful for the partnership of the Department of Education in creating this critical resource.”
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE:
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of DACA
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Eleven years ago on this day, President Obama and I announced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to allow young people to live and work in the only country they’ve called home. Since then, DACA has provided more than 800,000 Dreamers the ability to work lawfully, pursue an education, and contribute their immense skills and talents to better our communities.
Dreamers are Americans. Many have spent the majority of their lives in the United States. They are our doctors, our teachers, and our small business owners. Dreamers strengthen our economy, enrich our workplaces, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, many served their communities on the frontlines.
The first version of the Dream Act was introduced to Congress by Senator Dick Durbin and former Republican Senator Orrin Hatch more than twenty years ago. Since then, the bill has been championed by bipartisan coalitions of lawmakers, business and educational leaders and organizations, and the overwhelming majority of the American public. But at each opportunity, Congress has failed to act.
My Administration is committed to providing Dreamers the opportunities and support they need to succeed. That’s why in April I announced a plan to expand health coverage for DACA recipients, and directed the Department of Homeland Security to “preserve and fortify” DACA.
While Vice President Harris and I will continue fighting to pass legislation to protect Dreamers and create a path to citizenship, only Congress can provide permanent and lasting stability for these young people and their families. Congress must act to protect our Dreamers.
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