Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the full promulgation of the United States.
The 4 million enslaved Black Americans living in the United States were officially free on January 1, 1863. The freedom of every American was announced by Texas on June 19, 1865, the last state to do so. The Juneteenth celebrations were born.
Before Juneteenth became a universal American holiday through an act of Congress, the Black American community celebrated the occasion in various ways. Juneteenth has brought forth an array of historically nuanced, remarkably creative and innovative cultural events. There are many Juneteenth celebrations planned in the USA.
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There will be an exhibition at the Park Avenue Armory, as well as a Juneteenth march through Central Park and a festive Juneteenth 5K. The 5K is a great event for runners and walkers of all ages, and tickets are open to everyone. The run is open to both New Yorkers and visitors.
There will be a program called "I Dream a Dream That Dreams Back at Me" at Lincoln Center. There will be performances of commissioned and original songs, some with lyrics by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Lynn Nottage, and with performers in costumes by Dianne Smith. The night will end with a DJed silent-disco dance party, as well as a performance by a musician. This is going to be one of the highlights of the summer season.
There is a long line of Black Americans in this world-class city, from Ida B. Wells to Barack Obama. Juneteenth is a great time to visit this exciting town and enjoy the early- summer weather.
The DuSable Museum of African American History in Hyde Park is a museum dedicated to African American culture and history. Before you head to the Juneteenth BBQ, take a tour of the museum. There will be live music, food vendors, and a special area for children's entertainment at this event.
The first-ever Emancipation Ball will be held on the 99th floor of Chicago's landmark Willis Tower. All of the cocktails and drinks will be made with spirits from Chicago-based brands with art on display by Black artists. The views of the sparkling city skyline will be even better with an open bar and served Appetizers.
Gallery Guichard is located in Bronzeville, which is a historically Black neighborhood in the city. The Bronzeville Art District Trolley tour will bring you to the doorstep of the gallery.
The Juneteenth celebrations in Houston, Texas, have been fun for over a century. There is a park in the 3rd ward. It is the oldest park in the entire Houston metro area and the only public park for black Americans during the Jim Crow era. The Isley Brothers will perform at the Juneteenth Festival, along with writers of global hits such as "Twist and Shout" and "It's Your Thing."
A free and friendly local event, the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Vendor Market will be back for another year, with stall upon stall of handmade and homemade merchandise from over 50 Black owned vendors.
Atlanta is known as a hub of Black American history and the Juneteenth celebrations are back in full swing. Atlanta has been celebrating the holiday for decades and is well-versed in putting on a wide range of concerts, festivals, museum tours, athletic events and parties. The Juneteenth 10th Annual Atlanta Parade and Music Festival is an annual must- attend event, as is the 5K Freedom Run. There is a market with a 300-strong lineup of Black owned vendors at the festival. Father's Day coincides with Juneteenth, so the festival will include dad-oriented celebrations, gatherings and speeches. You should keep an eye out for visitors from throughout the South as well as from countries in the Caribbean, South America, Africa and beyond. Juneteenth is celebrated around the world.
The High Museum of Art will open a show of work by Bob Thompson on June 17th.
The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire commemorates the legacies of African American communities. The organization put together two weeks of educational projects and arts programming for Juneteenth. The Black Heritage Trail NH Juneteenth Celebration 2022, will attempt to offer a provocative intersection of history, media, performance and ideas that deepens our understanding of our nation's history and centers the Black experience.
On June 10, there will be a screening of Disney Pixar's soul. On Thursday, June 16 and Friday, June 17 there will be a street-art workshop called "The Art of Erasure: Gone but Never Forgotten."
The Juneteenth weekend begins on Friday, June 17 in Manchester with a moderated panel discussion on public art. The Howard Gospel Choir will perform at The Music Hall on Saturday, June 18th.
On Juneteenth, the organization will be offering a live event at the African burial ground memorial called "Uproar: A Celebration of African American Creativity." The performance will introduce audiences to the unique lineages of African American dance.
The article was first published in June of 2020.
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