Syracuse Ignite Juneteenth 21 Announcement

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Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the launch of an eight-week campaign in partnership with AT&T and the Syracuse Juneteenth Committee to ignite support for and partnership with Black-owned businesses in the City. The campaign launches ahead of Juneteenth, the June 19th holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States.

The Syracuse Ignite Juneteenth campaign includes digital storytelling and contests featuring businesses in the food, film, and fashion retail industries. The campaign is funded by AT&T and brings together city government and the Syracuse Juneteenth Committee to engage residents in celebrating Black-owned businesses. The campaign announcement coincides with a montage of photos on social media from students, area businesses and community groups pledging to Ignite Juneteenth in the weeks leading to the Juneteenth holiday. Learn more about the campaign at .