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African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with block party
Hundreds gathered to kick off the Juneteenth block party and celebrations at the African American Museum in Philadelphia Thursday afternoon. Food trucks and booths lined the street with various activities, and performers entertained guests on the live music stage erected in the museum’s parking lot.
Enshrined as a Pennsylvania state holiday since 2019 and a federal one two years later, Juneteenth is a commemoration of June ...
There are a number of musical acts and performances throughout the day, with headliners DJ Drama, DJ Kid Capri, Slick Rick, ...
Before the rain hit the area, thousands gathered outside the African American Museum in Philadelphia in Center City on ...
Across the nation, some cities scaled back their Juneteenth celebrations this year. But in Philadelphia, the spirit remained defiant and joyous. More than 1,000 people flocked to an afternoon block ...
The museum’s special programming targeted visitors who may not have known about America’s second independence day and the ...
Juneteenth has become one of the most important and symbolic celebrations in African American history in the United States.
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
From trash pickup and grocery store hours to public transit and mail delivery, here’s what’s open and closed around Philadelphia for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19.
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