US EditionJuneteenth: Celebration of Culture, Creativity, Community
COLUMBUS, JUN 19 – The Lincoln Theatre’s event featured educational activities and performances to honor Juneteenth’s history and promote community empowerment and cultural unity.
- The Lincoln Theatre in Columbus held a Juneteenth commemoration on Thursday at 10 a.m., featuring performances and educational activities.
- Juneteenth originated on June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers informed enslaved Texans of their freedom, leading to celebrations starting in 1866.
- Present-Day events foster community connection through art, food, and performances, promoting education about Black culture and history beyond just a historic date.
- Patrick Jackson emphasized that Juneteenth is a celebration meant to bring together the whole community, highlighting its importance beyond being solely a holiday for Black individuals.
- These Juneteenth events, including panel discussions and cultural workshops, contribute to preserving traditions and engaging younger generations in ongoing cultural empowerment.
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2 Juneteenth events coming up in Marin
• The Dr. Trio performs a Juneteenth “Concert on the Corner” from 2 to 4 this afternoon at Christ Presbyterian Church at 620 Del Ganado Road in San Rafael. Admission is free. Go to cpcinterralinda.org. • “Kuumba” (creativity) is the theme of the ninth annual Marin City Juneteenth Festival, which features an African market, horse rides and arts and crafts for kids and families from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Rocky Graham Park at 850 Drake Ave. in…
Miller Park hosts vibrant Juneteenth celebration in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- For the 18th consecutive year, the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project brought the community together to celebrate Juneteenth at Miller Park. Held on Saturday, June 21, the event offered a vibrant blend of live entertainment, cultural recognition, and family-friendly fun—all with free admission. The annual celebration commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and continues t…
Juneteenth: A Continuing Movement
The Bakersfield community sees Juneteenth not just as a day of celebration, but as an ongoing movement to honor and uplift Black history and culture. The event served as a reminder that Juneteenth is more than a day its a movement focused on empowerment, education, and community. Final day of the 10th annual Juneteenth celebration held at Patriots Park in Bakersfield, hosted by the NAACP. Patrick Jackson, president of the NAACP Bakersfield Chapt…
Juneteenth celebration continues at Water's Edge Park with music, health services
The Coastal Bend Juneteenth Festival is in full swing at Water's Edge Park, featuring hip hop and rap performances as part of today's themed entertainment. Juneteenth celebration continues at Water's Edge Park with music, health servicesThe event is free to the public until 10 p.m as part of the three day festival.The 2025 festival, hosted by the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education and H-E-B, offers more than just music. A H…
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