By Christopher Harris Commonwealth Journal Jun 17, 2021 Last year, things were different. The situations involving individuals like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor made for a solemn and unsettled mood. Voices to be heard, things to be said. Somerset held a charette in observance of Juneteenth â a public gathering to work things out, discuss important issues, and work together for a solution. But to everything there is a season. Last year's Juneteenth was a season for somber reflection. This year is a season for joy. This Saturday, Somerset will play host to its first Juneteenth Festival, ushering in a new era both for the community and for America itself.