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It’s been four years since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, and Black revelers in metro Atlanta are finding unique ways ...
Explore the rich history and culture of Juneteenth in Atlanta with these five events, featuring music, food, art, and more.
ArtsXchange features free film events Friday ("Art in Action," about Atlanta artists and art nonprofits) and Saturday ("Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat" on Congolese independence) ...
It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden.Long a regional ...
On Saturday, June 21, the museum will also host a live Juneteenth performance by Djoli Kelen to help kids and parents reflect on the meaning of freedom. There’s also a fun Father’s Day craft station ...
Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, will be celebrated with a plethora of events around ...
Atlanta is hosting numerous Juneteenth celebrations, including parades, music festivals, and historical events to honor the ...
The show went on for the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Sunday as organizers relied on a fundraising campaign to offset ...
Thousands gathered at Piedmont Park for the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival, a celebration of freedom, unity, ...
Atlanta celebrated Juneteenth with events about Black culture, history, and contemporary issues at the History Center and ...
In the fight to preserve history, we can’t solely rely on museums, public education or public libraries. We still have control over our own stories.
Juneteenth, now a federally recognized holiday, commemorates June 19, 1865—the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, ...