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June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, is a day that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865, two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to inform slaveholders that they must legally those people who remained enslaved. This threat of force against the holdouts successfully ensured that the city’s remaining slaves, many of whom were already aware of slavery’s end but lacked the power to stand up to their slavers, were freed. Juneteenth has become an important day to many Black Americans and allies in the fight against racism.
Below you’ll find articles and exhibits about Juneteenth, which will automatically update as we add new stories about Juneteenth. As you scroll through these pages, you’ll understand the day’s history, efforts to increase awareness, the fight for it to be recognized as a holiday, and current events celebrating the day and its meaning.
Celebrate Juneteenth at America Black Holocaust Museum with a week of inspiring festivities from June 18th through the 22nd!
Join Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, June 15, from 11 am – 8 pm for this vibrant celebration of Black food, culture and community with 40+ food vendors and artisans. We’ll also have performances, art-making projects, wellness activities and more!
President Biden was quick to appeal to Black voters at a celebration of the day his administration made a national holiday.
YWCA Rock County, committed to ending racism and developing gender empowerment, has supported peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all for over a century. Through engaging discussions, community initiatives, and educational programs, it has made a lasting impact on issues of race, privilege, and human rights. The organization is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration event with the Elite Ladies of Beloit on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 12pm-8pm. The day will be filled with cultural experiences, friendship, and opportunities for learning. Attendees can enjoy food, music, and support local vendors during the event, making it a festive atmosphere.
Come celebrate the history and strength of the Black community at Wausau’s very own Whitewater Music Hall. There will be food, drinks, music, and speakers. Everyone is welcome!
Juneteenth Funfair with free food and youth activities from 12 to 7pm. Showing The Color Purple at 4pm and 7:30pm. Live performances from Sunbeats and MADD 414 African Drum and Dance Team
Event will feature Juneteenth educational activities/speakers, performances, a resource fair, and family activities including athletic activities. DJ M White will be spinning the soundtrack for the Sun Prairie Juneteenth Celebration!
We’re The Color Purple {A Burlesque Musical} Join us for a spectacular evening of burlesque and music at the Crucible in Madison, WI, USA! Get ready to be mesmerized by a colorful and dazzling performance that combines the magic of The Color Purple with the sensuality of burlesque. This in-person event will transport you to a world of glamour and excitement as talented performers bring the beloved musical to life in a whole new way. Don’t miss out on this unique and unforgettable experience!
It’s going to be a day of faith, freedom and fellowship! There will be food and product vendors, resource information, health screening, face painting, balloon twisters, astounding sounds from Milwaukee’s best gospel groups and choirs featuring W.C. Calloway Jr. and Milwaukee Mass Juneteenth Edition Choir. Don’t miss it!