Juneteenth

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Diverse crowd enjoying live music and cultural performances at the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival on Alcatraz Avenue and Adeline Street.
Culture

Berkeley Juneteenth Festival Engages Community Through Culture Preservation

This June 21, Berkeley hosts its longest-running Juneteenth festival.

Eleanor Voss·June 22, 2026
Diverse crowd enjoying live music, food, and community spirit at a Waco Juneteenth celebration in a sunny park.
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Waco Juneteenth celebrations highlight music, community

This weekend, Waco-area residents will celebrate freedom with a parade, music, and food, marking a widespread community commemoration of Juneteenth.

Eleanor Voss·June 20, 2026
Diverse Savannah community members celebrating Juneteenth while engaging in discussions about homelessness and civic issues.
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Communities Celebrate Juneteenth, Fostering Local Cultural Engagement

In Savannah, Georgia, Juneteenth celebrations now include a 'Savannah at Night' community engagement event, specifically designed to discuss findings from the City's five-year homelessness report, acc

Eleanor Voss·June 19, 2026
Diverse group of people celebrating Juneteenth in a park with music, food, and joyful expressions, highlighting community and freedom.
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Juneteenth celebrations honor culture, community, and freedom nationwide

This Juneteenth, D.C.'s first Black woman-owned brewery, Urban Garden Brewing, will open its doors, marking a new chapter in how communities celebrate freedom and entrepreneurship. Its grand opening o

Eleanor Voss·June 19, 2026
Diverse community members participate in educational workshops and cultural activities at Miramar's Juneteenth celebration, with author Eugene Robinson speaking.
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Miramar's Juneteenth Celebration Focuses on Education

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eugene Robinson will headline Miramar's free outdoor Juneteenth celebration, offering a deep dive into 'Freedom Lost, Freedom Won' amidst a day of diverse cultural worksh

Yasmin El-Sayed·June 18, 2026
Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' being honored at a celebratory event inside the National Museum of African American History and Culture, surrounded by an appreciative audience.
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National Museum to Honor Opal Lee at 2026 Juneteenth Celebration

At 97 years old, Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' will be honored at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in 2026.

Eleanor Voss·May 11, 2026