(0) NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / May 14, 2021 / One Hundred Black Men of NYC (OHBM) has announced a pair of powerful initiatives to mark Juneteenth 2021. The first is a citywide cultural competition for high school students from the five boroughs. The second is a virtual teach-in, the Juneteach Virtual Village, exploring the intersection of racism and politics. Geared to high school and college students, it will be held Friday, June 18. "While African American families have celebrated Juneteenth since the late 1800s, the real significance of the holiday has only recently gained mainstream awareness," said Courtney A. Bennett, OHBM's executive director. "Our goal in creating these two events was to help our community's future leaders explore and reflect on the true meaning of Juneteenth, both through a historical lens and in the context of critical issues that continue to impact Black Americans today."