Juneteenth (Syracuse Style, part 6)

June 19th, 2016
Fe Fe Recording artist Alani Skye performed at Juneteenth on Saturday.

Fe Fe Entertainment recording artist Alani Skye performed at Juneteenth on Saturday.

Week in Review

June 19th, 2016
A ground breaking ceremony was held on South Avenue for the planned Price Rite store.

A ground breaking ceremony was held at 601 South Avenue for the planned Price Rite grocery store on Friday. The property was formerly home to a Loblaws supermarket. The area, located in the city’s southwest side, is considered a food desert.

Father’s Day

June 19th, 2016
Maxwell and Nate Brown

Maxwell and Nate Brown

Audience of One

June 19th, 2016
Chante' Moore on stage with J. Black at Juneteenth

Chante’ Moore on stage with J. Black at Juneteenth

We are not sure if the NBA Finals are rigged, as many are saying, but if last night’s show at Juneteenth was any indication, there is a possibility that we can all (fans of each team) just get along. With a grain of irony, Bay-area native Chante’ Moore just happened to choose J. Black (who was wearing a Lebron jersey and Cavs cap), to join her on stage for a personal performance.

Style for Days

June 19th, 2016
Hair Creatique Team

Hair Creatique Team

Juneteenth (Syracuse Style, part 5)

June 18th, 2016
Radio exec Kenny Dees and media personality George Kilpatrick pictured here near the main stage earlier today. Kilpatrick helped organize the modern Juneteenth Celebration in Syracuse (back when it was held on South Avenue).

Radio exec Kenny Dees (left) and media personality George Kilpatrick took time to catch up near the main stage at Clinton Square earlier today.  Kilpatrick helped organize the modern Juneteenth Celebration in Syracuse (back when it was held on South Avenue).

R&B Diva

June 18th, 2016
Chante' Moore and her multi-octave voice took center stage in Clinton Square tonight during the Syracuse Juneteenth Festival.

Chante’ Moore and her multi-octave voice took center stage in Clinton Square tonight during the Syracuse Juneteenth Festival.

Juneteenth (Syracuse Style, part 4)

June 18th, 2016
Security in style

Security in style

Juneteenth (Syracuse Style, part 3)

June 18th, 2016
National Grid building in Kente color

National Grid building in Kente color

Fit City

June 18th, 2016
Retired SU Dean Melvin Stith participated in the Metro Zumba class in Clinton Square earlier this week.

When it comes to everyone being in shape, Syracuse means business. Former SU Dean Melvin Stith participated in the Zumba class in Clinton Square earlier this week.