Troy Juneteenth 19 Freedom Crawl Oakwood Community Center (Debra Garrett)

On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy Juneteenth passport, “Freedom Crawl” celebration, and events. The events were at five different locations in Troy. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Debra Garrett, Executive Director of Shades of Cocoa Inc., at the first stop of the Troy Juneteenth Crawl, the Oakwood Community Center on 10th Street, about the day’s activities.