Posts Tagged ‘Juneteenth’
Funk, hip-hop and R&B hitmakers to descend on Pittsburgh for Juneteenth celebration
Pittsburgh’s 2025 Juneteenth celebration with be bigger than ever and includes some surprising musicians in the lineup.
Read MoreAs Juneteenth approaches, Black Florida community renews preservation bid
Residents, who are mostly descended from enslaved people, want their community on the National Register of Historic Places.
Read MoreSummerfest Juneteenth Celebration: First ever in Milwaukee
The partnership brings together two of the city–and state’s–biggest festivals this summer, combining music and Black culture.
Read MoreSlice of History: Juneteenth Event Schedule
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.
Read MoreJuneteenth At ABHM: Slice of History
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.
Read MoreThe Center for Black Excellence and Culture to hold groundbreaking on Juneteenth
Wednesday was a momentous day in Madison due to the groundbreaking of a future community center that will host events and display art.
Read MoreThe Civic Promise of Juneteenth
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.
Read MoreOn Juneteenth, Freedom Came With Strings Attached
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.
Read MoreJuneteenth Minnesota West Broadway Block Party
West Broadway Ave from Lyndale to Emerson Avenues North Featuring a parade, live music, a mini carnival, food trucks, a business forum, and more.
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth is a celebration of abolition, Black freedom, Black joy, Black history, and Black futures. This year’s event will be centered around disruption, reverberation, and amplification with our 2024 theme: We are the Noise- The Echoes of our Ancestors! This interactive block party includes a commemorative march, live performances, free food, Black vendors, giveaways, art-making,…
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