During the 2021 Juneteenth African Heritage Festival Celebration held in Yonkers from June 18-20, County Legislator Christopher Johnson presented the Yonkers African-American Heritage Committee, (YAAHC), with a $9,000 check for their annual Juneteenth Festival.
“Each year YAAHC makes sure our culture is heard and that Juneteenth is celebrated with pride and dignity. I’m honored as County Legislator of the 16th District to contribute to such an empowering celebration for Black people,” said Legislator Johnson.