LL COOL J, Zohran Mamdani, Letitia James & More Came Together For A Powerful ‘Rock The Blessings’ Juneteenth Celebration In NYC
LL COOL J's 'Rock The Blessings' celebration in NYC was held at Greater Allen AME Cathedral, honoring the Juneteenth holiday. The post LL COOL J, Zohran Mamdani, Letitia James & More Came Together For A Powerful ‘Rock The Blessings’ Juneteenth Celebration In NYC appeared first on MadameNoire.
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Source: Photos courtesy of Greater Allen. / Rock The Blessings: Juneteenth for the People on June 19, 2026.
LL COOL J brought music, faith, and civic engagement together for a major Juneteenth celebration in New York City on June 19. The hip-hop icon joined forces with Greater Allen AME Cathedral and his cultural platform Rock The Bells to host Rock The Blessings: Juneteenth for the People, creating what organizers described as one of the largest Juneteenth gatherings the city had seen in recent years.
Held at Greater Allen AME Cathedral in Jamaica, Queens, the event blended powerful gospel performances, community reflection, and appearances from some of the nation’s most influential political and civil rights leaders. The celebration arrived at a pivotal moment for New Yorkers, taking place just days before the city’s primary election and bringing together voices from across faith, government, and activism.
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