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Activist Opal Lee is an icon being honored by Mattel with a Barbie doll, who wears her signature outfit and is ready to march.
Pittsburgh’s 2025 Juneteenth celebration with be bigger than ever and includes some surprising musicians in the lineup.
Residents, who are mostly descended from enslaved people, want their community on the National Register of Historic Places.
The partnership brings together two of the city–and state’s–biggest festivals this summer, combining music and Black culture.
ABHM invites you to celebrate a longstanding Milwaukee tradition of Juneteenth (June 19th) both at the citywide festival hosted by the Northcott Neighborhood House and then visit us to learn more about the history behind this important American holiday.
This year’s ABHM Juneteenth programming is part of Slice of History, a national event series organized by Made By Us and Pizza to the Polls during Civic Season. Designed to engage Gen Z in meaningful civic participation, the series offers a winning combination: learning something valuable, connecting with peers, visiting local museums—and enjoying free pizza. Slice of History celebrations will take place from Juneteenth (June 19) through July 4, marking the official kickoff of Civic Season.
Wednesday was a momentous day in Madison due to the groundbreaking of a future community center that will host events and display art.
In contrast to MLK Jr. Day, a more racially contentious dynamic has unfolded around Juneteenth, which has opened the door to a more focused telling of Black history.
While Juneteenth is often celebrated as the end of slavery in the U.S., it’s important to recognize that formerly enslaved peoples were still bound by societal chains that are discussed here.
West Broadway Ave from Lyndale to Emerson Avenues North Featuring a parade, live music, a mini carnival, food trucks, a business forum, and more.