After decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 – became a federal holiday in 2021. In honor of this year’s Juneteenth, Corey D. B. Walker shares a list of readings that can help people better understand the history and meaning of the observance. | Wake Forest University

Juneteenth

On Juneteenth, and always, we recognize our responsibility to tell our stories, celebrate our contributions, and thrive with freedom our enslaved ancestors could only dream of. Excerpt from TRILOGY - Movement I: Lamps - 1849 choreographed by Kevin Iega Jeff. See this powerful work in its entirety during Collage Dance Collective’s 15th Anniversary Season. | Collage Dance Collective

June 8th Opening Reception 💫 “UNEARTHED: Emergence of the Resurgence. A Juneteenth Celebration promoting Unity, Community and Freedom” at the Rhimes Performing Arts Center. Brandon Barry Brown is a classically trained oil painter born in Buffalo, NY and residing in LA. His work serves as a visual exploration of the lived experiences, struggles, and triumphs of black and brown people in America. Rooted in a commitment to representing the diverse narratives within our communities, his art delves

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Juneteenth, History lesson for you.

The History and Celebration of Juneteenth