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The proclamation credited the group with providing college scholarships, fostering personal growth, hosting an annual community Kwanzaa celebration and presenting the Phenomenal Black Women awards. It cited the group’s work on educational achievement, economic empowerment, home ownership and financial literacy.

Deacon David Peters, who also serves on the City Council, read parts of the proclamation. A Gathering of Men representative thanked the city and described recent outreach: members visited a Remington neighborhood school to present a historical account of Juneteenth to children and read General Order No. 3 as part of that lesson.

Presenters and honorees emphasized collaboration between local organizations, including Bethesda Baptist Church and Grandpa United, and noted the work is sustained by community partnerships. The group said membership has declined from earlier years but that it remains active in mentorship and community service.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","New Rochelle - Juneteenth Recognition Ceremony - Jun 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The city presented a proclamation to the Gathering of Men of New Rochelle, honoring the group's mentorship, scholarships and cultural events since its 2011 founding.","taxTitle","New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York","taxId",76423,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6523535,"New Rochelle honors Reverend Dr. Allen Paul Weaver Jr. with proclamation",228,1086000,1314000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029491-35ddbbb72ef3d65d014230374e00179c&start=1086&end=1314","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029491-35ddbbb72ef3d65d014230374e00179c/thumbnail_1086000.jpg","/articles/6523535/New-York/New-Rochelle-honors-Reverend-Dr-Allen-Paul-Weaver-Jr-with-proclamation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523535-52dedf150577dc774dd5263426ea1512/orig.mp4?Expires=1770955841&Signature=dX4cFu-Cmw3Ry4J61EdJtjsGUXZeoO2DJ5xJKxDl5FM9GnFwVWO5NVB2DigbRaEg80fQo7TJZsYx8iY30Yun7vHwutYBA9nVj8XH2AzA3ggfArVAx09~nmIPowtzooP34NXQgsjnO2qHAdi2iKHlLyQKvjh5uLjpO8qAeBcPFtQsMxZTSgNvPvKMjaPxyjD3zguA49vWJDgY9EW3BZzphAaWUv-Jhixim7LtyXGYW13Xde~KUEgOAHUj4-e9lOsWTpSMhDbhLjiHtu4ZOCQGzqV1791L6xNN6OZpSHY1~g8gWCkafrA2dBmeCBsaKdbX9mxQwYsLW1AlkT52haq34Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Yadira Ramos Herbert presented a proclamation honoring Reverend Doctor Allen Paul Weaver Jr., citing five decades of spiritual leadership, 43 years as pastor of Bethesda Baptist Church of New Rochelle, academic work and civic service.

The mayor’s proclamation noted Weaver’s degrees from Florida Memorial University, Colgate Rochester Divinity School and a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary, and said his work included training ministers, international missions and civic participation such as serving as president of the NAACP and participating on the city’s charter revision commission.

A family member accepted the recognition and said, “My father loved New Rochelle and he loved the people of New Rochelle,” adding that Weaver died two years ago on Juneteenth and that the family is grateful for the honor. The family member said the date now has special significance because it marks both Juneteenth and Weaver’s passing.

Several Bethesda Baptist Church members stood with the family while the proclamation was read; a city representative thanked the church and the Weaver family for the pastor’s long service.

The program placed the proclamation alongside other community recognitions presented during the evening.","The city presented a proclamation recognizing Reverend Dr. Allen Paul Weaver Jr.’s decades of ministry, civic leadership and scholarship, and family members accepted the honor at a Juneteenth program.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6523541,"New Rochelle proclaims June 19 Juneteenth Day, mayor calls it a 'call to action'",145,69000,214000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029491-35ddbbb72ef3d65d014230374e00179c&start=69&end=214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029491-35ddbbb72ef3d65d014230374e00179c/thumbnail_69000.jpg","/articles/6523541/New-York/New-Rochelle-proclaims-June-19-Juneteenth-Day-mayor-calls-it-a-call-to-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523541-3b0755cbbb18722a22dcbbf9b505336f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770955841&Signature=i2aOj8Tf~UC7B165NPr9A3gzkZ2ENpYvt-WYINpnI9BqJr5g1oqmFFO7vidxrv4rSuHYPXflMF~twt1HDMayYhTdRtO49DlmLmditowLZJcrKHric6gvCK3GZjkOHOdAUsPWulR12-9N89-TYMGq1EoQ3ynJXH48cwYIyDgi1H~y72QZEW2mGFnKZG2V71kwAsmaNrcqs9aVfZLIf2FM9vLdCN0O2aeS0yVgWzivv3hEorVbqcmeLqP6nc0K2Chl6yVGr1O0m8fajVTNpZibeH0UNzJFoGoEd8SekEp5ktYBU7wRn9SOIFXoyM5wNswqmIUmR96ejdIOq3AEonX--g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Yadira Ramos Herbert proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day in New Rochelle during the city’s Juneteenth celebration in June 2025, telling attendees the holiday is “more than a commemoration of the past.”

The proclamation, read as part of an evening program that included elected officials, community leaders and honorees, said Juneteenth recognizes “the cultural richness, community leadership, and the invaluable contributions of its Black residents, past and present.” Mayor Ramos Herbert said the day is also “a call to action and accountability, reminding us to protect freedom, expand opportunity, and ensure that the rights and freedoms of all people are fully realized and protected.”

The mayor noted the city has begun issuing proclamations for cultural events and said a Juneteenth proclamation will be added to a display of proclamations inside city hall. City Manager Wilfredo Belendez and event staff were thanked for organizing the program.

Elder Mark McLean, the event’s keynote speaker, outlined Juneteenth’s historical origin in General Order No. 3 and the Emancipation Proclamation, and urged young people to use the holiday to reflect on freedom and opportunity. McLean described Juneteenth as a long-standing Black community observance and noted its recognition as a federal holiday in 2021.

The evening combined formal recognitions with community remarks and included presentations honoring local leaders and organizations. Refreshments were offered after the program.","Mayor Yadira Ramos Herbert proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day in New Rochelle, highlighting the holiday's historical roots and urging the city to protect freedom and expand opportunity for Black residents.","actionData","errors"]

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City recognizes Gathering of Men of New Rochelle for mentorship, community work

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