Also known as “Freedom Day,”Juneteenth is a uniquely American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement that slavery would be abolished in Texas. North Carolina joins in the celebration of this National holiday and commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the former Confederacy. 2023 Juneteenth Event Calendar Instagram: […]
Join Raleigh Parks June 12 – June 18 for a variety of programs and activities for the whole family. Juneteenth is Monday, June 19. Visit Holiday Parks Facility Closures. Juneteenth Jubilee John Chavis Memorial Park Join us for a week-long celebration of free events that honor African-American culture through history, entertainment, arts, and more. Dates: Monday, June […]
The Juneteenth Community Empowerment Festival is Eastern North Carolina’s premier celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Since its inception 18 years ago, the festival has grown into a three-day event that attracts thousands of people throughout the region. With the theme of “Celebrating the Remnant,” this year’s festival in downtown Rocky Mount will […]
The Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration will recognize the significance of Juneteenth, recognize the history and accomplishments of black community members, and celebrate the culture. All are welcome to attend. Join us for a day of family fun, connecting with community, and learning. The event will feature a ceremony, live performances, spoken word, bounce houses, vendors, car […]
In celebration of Juneteenth, the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design, join us for a night of dance and film. 6–8 pm: Brian Dawson DJ Set and Hip-Hop Dance Party 8:30 pm: Screening of Do the Right Thing (1989). Directed by Spike Lee, drama/comedy, 120 min., R This event is presented in […]
TV One will air the 1998 civil rights film 'The Color of Courage' on Juneteenth as a way to reflect our freedom and future. The post TV One To Air ‘The Color of Courage’ On Juneteenth In Honor Of 1948 Sipes v. McGhee Case appeared first on Black America Web.
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two-and-a-half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running […]
Get ready for a night of good music, good food, and fun times at Carolina Pines! This event is the best of both worlds, as it will feature musical performances and karaoke, as well as a valuable educational piece on the history of Juneteenth and the holiday’s current representation in our community. Date: Friday, June 16 […]
In recognition of Juneteenth, Chatham Community Library will host, “The Sounds of Freedom, From Slavery to Civil Rights” with gospel singer and historian Mary D. Williams on Saturday, June 10th. This program is free and open to the public. WHAT: “The Sounds of Freedom, From Slavery to Civil Rights” WHEN: Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. […]
The Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration will recognize the significance of Juneteenth, recognize the history and accomplishments of black community members, and celebrate the culture. All are welcome to attend. Join us for a day of family fun, connecting with community, and learning. The event will feature a ceremony, live performances, spoken word, bounce houses, vendors, car […]
Nicholas and Mary Nicosia denied claims of racism from Black Rochester firefighter Jerrod Jones, but she admitted to having a racist Twitter. The post White Couple Says Black Firefighter’s Racist Juneteenth Party Allegations Are ‘False And Malicious,’ Then Admit To Racist Twitter Account appeared first on NewsOne.
Celebrating African American History and Culture at the Pope House on Juneteenth Weekend (6/18-6/19) MORE DETAILS HERE Join the City of Raleigh Museum at our annual Juneteenth festivities, hosted at the Pope House Museum (located on 511 S. Wilmington St.) Juneteenth is a national holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. […]
