Sullivan County Honors the Watson Family in Juneteenth Celebration

Today, on Juneteenth, we celebrate the generations of Black Americans whose contributions have shaped our country’s history. In New York’s Catskills region, community leaders and public officials took the day to recognize important Black leaders in our community.

Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar was at the Sullivan County’s legislative meeting on June 19, where the legislature honored the Watson family’s public service contributions to the region. She brings us this report.

Image: Members of the Watson family, public officials, and community leaders gathered at the Government Center in Monticello on June 19 to honor Tommy Watson, Sr. and Tommy Watson, Jr. (Photo Credit: Kimberly Izar)