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WE REVERSE ENGINEERED THE YOUTH TAKEOVER MOVEMENT
Juneteenth ended early in Columbia, SC. CUBN investigated the ecosystem that produced it: gangs, grief, three wounded generations & no plan.
Javar Juarez
Jun 2319 min read
CHAOS OR COMMUNITY The 2026 Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Finlay Park Ends in Shutdown — and a Reckoning Columbia Cannot Afford to Avoid
When Juneteenth ended early at Finlay Park, the real question became not who fought, but what failed our community.
Javar Juarez
Jun 2111 min read
Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2025 Honors Ancestry and Awakens a People
Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2025 in Columbia, SC united families, honored ancestors, and reclaimed sacred space at the Statehouse grounds.
CUBNSC
Jun 21, 20254 min read
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