The Town of Zebulon, in partnership with the Zebulon Juneteenth Committee and the Zebulon Community Alliance, are hosting their annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 14 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM and Saturday, June 15 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Zebulon Town Hall. The Tams will headline the Friday evening kickoff while keynote […]
In recognition of Juneteenth, Chatham Community Library will host “Tricksters, Triumphs and Tradition: Stories for Juneteenth” with Donna Washington on Monday, June 17, 2024. This program is free and open to the public. WHAT: “Tricksters, Triumphs and Tradition: Stories for Juneteenth” WHEN: Monday, June 17, 2024 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Chatham Community Library Holmes Family Meeting Room 197 […]
Morrisville’s 2024 Juneteenth event will be held June 8 from 11am-2pm, at Shiloh Park (922 Church Street). This year’s event will feature music, historical presentations, entertainment, food trucks, games, a fish fry by Morrisville Education & Community Services Enterprise, and the unveiling of a new mural at Shiloh Park. There will be no on-site parking […]
To commemorate Juneteenth, numerous N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources sites across the state will feature events and tours throughout June. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that the Civil War had ended and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. […]
This year’s Juneteenth Celebration will serve up two days worth of fun and excitement for the entire family – and it’s all free! Friday, June 14 Community Gathering 4-6:30 pm Taylor Street Park, 416 N. Taylor St. Join your friends and neighbors at Taylor Street Park for a community gathering featuring giveaways, Jay’s Italian Ice, […]
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.
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 […]
