Eric Adams Criticizes BLM in Wake of Juneteenth Violence: “One of the Deadliest Days in Our City” (VIDEO)
Oh, the irony! New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave BLM a reality check following a brutal Juneteenth celebration.
Juneteenth – the day intended to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans – ironically, also marked one of the deadliest days so far in 2023 in New York City. You’d think a celebration of freedom and liberty would inspire a day of peace, but no, it was more akin to a Quentin Tarantino movie – a bloodbath.
“Juneteenth was our celebration of emancipation and the end of slavery. That was one of the most deadly days in our city,” said Mayor Adams during press conference.
“Ten shootings, I think. Six homicides. A 16-year-old boy shot in the head.