Jadakiss Hits The Stage At All About Us Juneteenth Festival

The skies may have opened up with rain and lightning, but Jersey City, N.J., never backed down. The third annual All About Us Juneteenth Festival took over Liberty State Park on Thursday (June 19) and while the weather tried to literally rain on the parade, the celebration carried on with pride, power, and plenty of soul. “From the moment you walk in, it’s going to feel like joy,” stated Shannon Mitchell, the festival’s founder, ahead of the event. “We created this space to remind us of what freedom really looks like being together, being seen, and celebrating everything we are. Black history is American history, and this day is for all of us. Mitchell’s words indeed echoed throughout the day, even as the crowd ducked and dodged rain showers and gusty winds. Although some tents collapsed under the weight of the weather, and attendees were forced to seek shelter more than once, the energy was still unshakable. Liberty State Park was alive with food trucks serving everything from fried fish to jerk chicken, a Kid Zone filled with games and face painting, local vendors selling art and more, and muralists creating live art pieces for attendees to admire. Hip-Hop heavyweight Jadakiss pushed through his set, proving exactly why he remains one of rap’s most respected voices. His presence alone cut through the gloom, and for many, it was the highlight of the day.

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