Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday or holiday observance in 26 states of the United States. Celebrated on June 19, it commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. The holiday originated in Galveston, Texas;
Some North Texas events celebrating Juneteenth are below:
JUNE 21, 22, 2008 – The Act of Change, Inc., Institute of Cultural Arts – The Sankofa Experience, 2008, June 21-22, 2008, 1 pm until dark, a re-enactment of our African Ancestors forced journey from African to America. Click here to learn more…
CELEBRATE in Desoto, Texas
When: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Moseley Park | 1300 Honor Drive
· Sponsored by: DeSoto, Lancaster, Duncanville and Cedar Hill
Join the fun at Moseley Park as we honor the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. There will be food, vendor booths, children’s activities, Moseley waterpark will be open, gospel entertainment and much more. Free admission.
For more information contact Carolyn Campbell at 972.230.9651 or email ccampbell@ci.desoto.tx.us
For a full list of activities click here
Addison, Texas Juneteenth Celebration: Stepper’s Ball- using a creative mixture of Chi-Town dance favorite, ‘Steppin’ and music to bring unity and recycle the history as well as the message of Juneteenth.
STEPPIN WORKSHOPS:
Workshops are $20 per class. Register online before May 1st 2008 and save 25%. Savings is for online registration ONLY. All workshops are on Saturday, June 21st 2008. For more on the concept of ‘Steppin’ for Juneteenth , click here to read initerview
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