Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle
Sunday, June 19th, is Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a celebration of the anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in 1865. June 19th, 1865 is the day when federal troops arrived in Texas to free the remaining enslaved people in the United States. This was TWO AND A HALF YEARS after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth is now a federally recognized American holiday and many African American people celebrate Juneteenth by hosting cultural and educational events around the 19th of June. These events celebrate freedom and the many contributions to society made by African Americans. Read on to find out about some of these events going on in the Triangle.
Capital City Juneteenth Celebration 2022 Dix Park
June 18th, 1pm-6pm
Location: Dix Park, Raleigh
Different artists will take the stage throughout the afternoon and celebrate Juneteenth through music, dance, and the Spoken Word. Food trucks and vendors will be in attendance. There will also be a children’s activity zone.
NC Juneteenth Celebration
June 18th
Location: Golden Belt Campus, Durham
There will be food, vendors and live music.
2022 Garner Freedom Celebration
June 19th, 2:30
Live musical performances and Spoken Word events.
Location: Garner Performing Arts Center, Garner
John Chavis Memorial Park Juneteenth Jubilee
June 18th, 10-7
Location: JCMP
Inflatables, activities for children, and various musical performances throught the day
Juneteenth Celebration Cary
June 18th, 8pm
Location: Boothe Amphitheater at Regency Park
See the NC Symphony celebrate the contributions of African American musicians. The symphony will be playing pieces from the works of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and others.
While anyone is welcome to attend these events, please let me take a minute talk to the white folks out there. Juneteenth is a celebration for black people and it is a time for us white folks to take a seat. It is a time for white people to reflect on what they are doing to encourage social justice and racial reparations. Perhaps a good way for white people to commemorate Juneteenth is to financially support black organizations. Here’s a great list of suggestions if you don’t know where to start.