Posts Tagged ‘Juneteenth’
The 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,…
Read MoreThe Original Juneteenth of Minneapolis
Special Guest Panel Discussion: The Black Family Music Entertainment hosted by Da Black Pearl Special Guest Headliner, Dwele Food Trucks Life Juices Ms Bevs Barbeque Big L Soul Food House of Refuge Church B & B BBQ Other Activities Bingo hosted by Ready and Relevant Bouncy Houses Trackless Train ride Pop Up Parks
Read MoreSoul of the Southside
Join us for a celebration of Liberation at Soul of the Southside, a FREE event for all ages happening from 12-8pm on June 19th-Juneteenth! The celebration takes place at Lake St. and Minnehaha Ave. in south Minneapolis. We create space at Arbeiter Brewing, Moon Palace Books, The Hook and Ladder Theater and the newly renovated…
Read MoreJuneteenth Village Fest
Juneteenth Village Fest headliners: Common, Dead Prez, and Domani, plus an amazing line-up of local talent, carnival rides, games, local talent, and food and music to provide a space for the ITAV Family of Schools, partner organizations, and the broader community to commemorate the liberation of African descendants from the institution of slavery. MINORS, 17 AND…
Read MoreJUNETEENTH 70’S & 80’S FUNK PARTY!
Victor Reid & V.I.P. Live present a Juneteenth celebration of 70’s & 80’s Funk!
Read More2024 Milwaukee Juneteenth Gospel Festival
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!
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