Juneteenth Around the Square will feature delicious, free meals provided by Audible from local Black-owned restaurants, along with games, performances, drumming, line dancing, a DJ, and lantern and mask-making. The celebration follow’s last year’s inaugural Juneteenth community cook-out, which drew over 1,300 people.
Audible will also be collaborating with the Urban League of Essex County to register new voters at Juneteenth Around the Square and other events this year, to increase civic engagement and promote stronger communities.
This event is hosted by the Newark City Parks Foundation, Audible, the City of Newark, and the Newark Arts & Education District.
About Audible
Audible, Inc., an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ: AMZN), is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, enriching the lives of millions of listeners every day. Audible content includes more than 900,000 audio titles and programs from leading audiobook publishers, broadcasters, entertainers, magazine and newspaper publishers, and business information providers.
Audible’s Global Center for Urban Innovation works to make a positive impact by innovating on behalf of its neighbors and neighborhoods, developing opportunities for youth, and fostering the next generation of storytellers. Many of the Center’s efforts are focused on Audible’s headquarters city of Newark, New Jersey, where it works to support a vibrant downtown neighborhood anchored by thriving local businesses, innovation, art, and cultural diversity. Its initiatives work to sustain businesses, create jobs, and attract foot traffic.
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