SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A community block party will take place in Schenectady to celebrate Juneteenth and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned businesses. The SchenEquity Community Connects Block Party will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.
Presented by SchenEquity, the event will take place at 530 Liberty St. The free, family-friendly celebration will bring together residents, community organizations, performers and entrepreneurs for an afternoon centered around connection, culture and community empowerment.
The block party aims to celebrate Juneteenth while highlighting the contributions of BIPOC entrepreneurs and organizations throughout the Capital Region…