
Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States.
It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African–Americans in Texas.
It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to enslaved people, and freedom is still a process. Some of the Juneteenth events are calls to action, and all encourage community involvement.
We are listing Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle, as soon as they’re announced.
Aya Shabu says
Please include in your listing the Juneteenth celebration at the Hayti Heritage Center on 804 Old Fayetteville St. in Durham, NC on Friday, June 18th from 3 -9 pm hosted by the Fayetteville St. Corridor Fellows, e Connected, Village of Wisdom, and Hayti Heritage Center.
N. Feaste says
Thank you for the thorough update.
Vondra Moore says
Please add to the list:
Burlington
Burlington will kick off the Juneteenth celebrations on Friday, June 17 at North Park.
Food, music and games will be available at the third annual event located at 817 Sharpe Road, Burlington. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Mebane
The Mebane Recreation and Parks Department will host a Juneteenth community celebration on Saturday, June 18 at the Mebane Community Park. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., food trucks, vendors, community groups, live entertainment will be set up at the park.
Local judges, church leaders and represented officials will speak throughout the event.
The park is located at 550 W. Center St., Mebane.
Green Level
For the second year, the town of Green Level will host a Juneteenth celebration at the Green Level Municipal Park on Sunday, June 19 at 6 p.m. Festivities will include games, vendors, food, entertainment and a fireworks show at sundown.
The inaugural event welcomes over 1,500 visitors and 30 vendors last year so its likely to see a big turn out once again.
The park is located at 1414 Swann Road, Green Level.
Karen says
please list Smithfield Juneteeth event.