Van Cortlandt Juneteenth
Before it was a beloved Bronx hotspot, Van Cortlandt park was a plantation, a fact lost in recent decades. Like many places across New York, that part of its history has long been unknown and ignored. Today, the park is working on uncovering its sordid history and amplifying the voices of the Black Africans who lived and died on the land. Stephanie Ehrlich, executive director of the park, and Judith Insell, executive director of Bronx Arts Ensemble discuss their upcoming Juneteenth event, and the impact black culture has had on the arts.
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