Ras in 60 S4 E10 - Community Engagement: Newark Pride and Summer Fun

Summers in Newark are full of free community entertainment, activations and events for the entire family. From Newark's youth to their seniors and everyone in between - summers are sure to keep you entertained and busy. On this episode of Ras in 60, Mayor Baraka and co-host Desiree discuss International Pride Month, Newark Pride and the 2024 Summer Fun line up.
Ras in 60 hosts are joined by the cast of the 2005-2006 Logo Network scripted series Noah’s Ark to discuss their show’s impact and their special appearance in Newark on June 29th. Included in this conversation are the Newark LGBTQIA Commissioners, Susu Stewart, Della Walker and Citi Medina who all discuss the LGBTQIA events scheduled to take place during the North 2 Shore Festival, International Pride Month and Newark Pride month.
On the second half of the show Mayor Baraka and co-host, Desiree discuss Newark’s Summer Fun line up. They are joined by the Director of the Arts and Education District, Victoria Walker, the Director of the Newark City Parks Foundation, Marcy DePina and the Director of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Donnell Redding to discuss the plethora of family fun programming scheduled to take place throughout the summer. From the senior all white yacht party to Newark’s annual Father’s Day picnic to the Afro Beats Festival, to community movie nights, the City of Newark will be activated with events sure to embrace our sense of community while keeping the entire family outside and thoroughly entertained this summer.
Listen in now to hear the exciting list of programming scheduled for our Newark community. For a cohesive list of Newark Summer Fun programming, visit Summerfuninnewark.com.