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Freedom may have never felt more real than when enslaved folks in Galveston, Texas<\/a>, found out they were free nearly two years after the rest of the country. From targeted mass shootings to years of police brutality, liberation for Black people still seems so far away. But one of the things Black folks have always done is find ways to conjure up joy, celebrate our culture, and honor those who carved the paths before us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juneteenth is a celebration that embraces these principles, and from coast to coast, Black communities have been gathering for decades in celebration of this freedom day.\u00a0In honor of the newest federal holiday<\/a>, these nine U.S. cities are home to some of the most unique Juneteenth events for 2023.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick off Juneteeth 2023 with tasting events in Charleston, South Carolina<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Casual Crabbing With Tia Clark, Charleston, South Carolina. Credit: Tia Clark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Like much of the South, Charleston, South Carolina<\/a>, is steeped in Black history. Enslavers brought an estimated 40% of Africans through the city’s ports, so many of us have unknown Charleston ties. Luckily, the Gullah people of South Carolina and other states like Georgia have kept African American culture intact for centuries, and there\u2019s no better time to celebrate than Juneteenth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many are celebrating June-long with The Charleston Place<\/a>, a boutique hotel in the heart of the city\u2019s historic district, hosting several Juneteenth programs. Every evening The Plantation Singers<\/a> can be found singing beautiful renditions of African American classics like \u201cSwing Low\u201d in between the lobby\u2019s grand staircase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On June 22, Gullah Chef Charlotte Jenkins will share culinary tales followed by a tasting. For seafood lovers looking for a bit of adventure, try Casual Crabbing With Tia Clark<\/a>, a Charleston native. She fell in love with crabbing five years ago and today teaches a genuinely unique, hands-on experience in the art of crabbing that\u2019s worth casting a net.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get groovy at Something In The Water Festival in Washington, D.C.<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Something In The Water Festival, Washington D.C. Credit: Something In The Water Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The capital city, once considered a Black mecca lovingly called \u201cChocolate City,\u201d has been celebrating Juneteenth since the early 2000s, and this year, D.C. is one of the best places to be for a holiday. Virginia native Pharrell Williams\u2019 Something In The Water Festival<\/a> is happening all weekend, June 17-19, and will feature some of the biggest artists in Black music across the diaspora. It’s one of the best Black festivals<\/a> in the world, and you definitely don’t want to miss it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And in an art-filled city like D.C., it won\u2019t be hard to find programs highlighting African American culture this Juneteenth 2023. At Arena Stage<\/a>, Drumfolk<\/em> is an immersive production featuring dance with contemporary art inspired by two crucial points in Black history, the Stono Rebellion of 1739 and the Negro Act of 1740 in South Carolina. Exploring Black art in D.C. isn\u2019t complete without visiting the National Museum of African American History And Culture (NMAAHC)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, the museum is celebrating with music, a display featuring Martin Luther King Jr\u2019s 1963 March On Washington speech, and special plates at their Sweet Home Cafe<\/a>. African American classics like BBQ ribs, okra, red beans and rice, and a Juneteenth-must, red velvet cake will be on the menu.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a tour and explore Juneteenth history in Alexandria, Virginia<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Manumission Tour Co., Alexandria, Virginia. Credit: Manumission Tour Co. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Located across the Potomac River from D.C, Alexandria, Virginia<\/a>, offers many ways to celebrate African American culture this Juneteenth. Carlyle House Historic Park<\/a>, an 18th-century museum in the Old Town, will host poetry readings coupled with live music and art on the holiday. On June 18th, head to the Black History Museum<\/a>\u2019s garden for children\u2019s storytelling about local history through books, stories, and songs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Booking a spot on a Manumission Tour<\/a> is a must-do. Their routes tell the history of enslaved Alexandrians, their stories of freedom, and tours of the historically Black Duke Street. Don\u2019t forget to eat your way through Black-owned Alexandria at local spots like Haute Dogs and Fries<\/a> or Hen Quarter<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attend a Juneteenth 2023 block party in Richmond, Virginia<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Block Party Festival, Richmond, Virginia. Credit: Ivory Akeisha, Block Party Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A bit deeper into Virginia, Richmond is another great city to consider for Juneteenth celebrations. Year-round, Black RVA<\/a> is a hub for experiencing the culture in Richmond. This year there\u2019s a Block Party Festival<\/a> with spoken word, food, and live music on the 19th. Because Juneteenth falls on Father\u2019s Day this year, a local NAACP branch celebrates Black fatherhood with more food, performances, and wine tastings. Later this month, on June 26th, the Elegba Folklore Society<\/a> will host their annual freedom market and pay ancestral homage with a visit to Richmond\u2019s African Burial Grounds<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For food lovers looking to honor Black culture through their palettes, Black-owned restaurants like Lillie Pearl<\/a> and BRUN<\/a> are delicious places to be. At Richmond\u2019s beloved Lillie Pearl, African American and West African foodways blend into offerings like braised beef short ribs with jollof rice. At BRUN, premium whiskeys and cigars are available, which have deep roots in Black culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk for Freedom with Opal Lee in Fort Worth, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Opal’s Walk, Fort Worth, Texas. Credit: Opals Walk 2 DC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Opal Lee is considered the \u201cGrandmother of Juneteenth,\u201d and we can\u2019t discuss the holiday without mentioning her activism. Lee, a Texas native, spent her childhood picnicking with her family every Juneteenth. As with many Black folks, she celebrated the holiday long before the federal government recognized it\u2014which might not have happened without her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2016, at 89, Opal Lee walked from her home in Fort Worth, Texas<\/a>, to Washington, D.C.<\/a>, on a mission to get Juneteenth named a national holiday. This year on June 18th, Lee will lead the city\u2019s annual \u2018Opal’s Walk For Freedom<\/a>\u2019 with a portion of the walk\u2019s proceeds going towards a forthcoming National Juneteenth Museum set to open in 2024. The best part? If you\u2019re not in Fort Worth, you can join Opal\u2019s Walk<\/a> virtually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For live music lovers, head to the \u2018 I Am Juneteenth Festival<\/a>\u2019 hosted along the Trinity River with food vendors and family activities. And for sports fans, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo<\/a> honors a legendary cowboy and the beautiful legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls.  Have a few extra days to hang? Meet up with Black travel group<\/a> Urban Events Global in Kilgore Texas for Urban Camp Weekend<\/a>: the largest Black campout in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get down at AFROPUNK in Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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AFROPUNK, Minneapolis, Missouri. Credit: AFROPUNK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Midwest has long been a beacon of Black music, from the invention of house music to the start of Motown. AFROPUNK<\/a>, a traveling music festival, is happening in Minneapolis<\/a> this Juneteenth. On the line-up are signature panel discussions called \u201cSolution Sessions,\u201d opps to meet with your fave Black travel bloggers<\/a>, and live music featuring performances from artists like Ari Lennox, Sango, and Noname. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the Capri Theater<\/a>, Juneteenth Jubilee<\/a>\u2014 a Black burlesque show\u2014will celebrate the history of Black and brown bodies in burlesque. On June 18th, there will be a Juneteenth parade at Bethune Park<\/a>, followed by an after-party with food trucks, live entertainment, and vendors. Honor the life of Minneapolis native George Floyd at George Floyd Square<\/a> on the 19th with a free block party featuring a DJ, vendors, and live performances.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrate Juneteeth 2023 where it all began in Gavelston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Juneteenth Monument at Ashton Villa, Galveston, Texas. Credit: City of Galveston<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019d be no Juneteenth without the Black folks in Galveston<\/a> who decided to jubilee <\/em>after finding out they were no longer enslaved two years after the rest of the country. Today, Galveston Island<\/a> is still beaming with Black culture. This Juneteenth weekend, travelers can join the Freedom Walks tracing the paths of emancipation on Galveston. There\u2019s also a festival featuring a Black art walk exhibition, live music, and a youth basketball tournament on the 18th\u2014a parade and picnic at Wright Cuney Park<\/a> to commemorate Juneteenth on the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a deep dive into the history of Gavelston\u2019s Black community, head to the Nia Cultural Center<\/a> to experience art, see local artwork, and connect with people who truly know the history of Black Gavelston. Don\u2019t leave town without eating at a Gavelston institution: Leon\u2019s World Famous BBQ<\/a>. Black history and barbeque go hand-in-hand, and Leon\u2019s has been serving some of the Island\u2019s best-smoked beef brisket sandwiches, pork ribs, and sweet potato pies for twenty-five years.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parade and party at Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Emancipation Park, Houston, Texas. Credit: Emancipation Park Conservancy <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Houston\u2019s proximity to Gavelston means they\u2019ve been celebrating Juneteenth almost as long as the island has. In 1872, Black folks in the city raised one thousand dollars, purchased ten acres of land, and began celebrating the holiday annually. Much like today, they sang, danced, and barbecued on Juneteenth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Emancipation Park<\/a> will celebrate for the 150th time, and legendary Black artists like The Isley Brothers, Kool & The Gang, and a Black family reunion favorite, Frankie Beverly and Maze, will be taking the stage. Local vendors and community panels regarding healthcare disparities and economic empowerment will also be happening. One of the best parts of the Emancipation Park event<\/a> is that $150,000 worth of grants will be awarded to local organizations. If you’re in town for the full weekend, don’t forget to attend Houston’s Juneteenth parade<\/a> that kicks off from Acres Homes Multi-Service Center<\/a> on June 18th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Black art and music in Balitomore, Maryland<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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AAFRAM, Baltimore, Maryland. Credit: AAFRAM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Long a Black mecca, similarly to D.C., Baltimore<\/a> is a unique place to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. The city\u2019s annual Black arts and music festival, AAFRAM<\/a>, happens this Juneteenth weekend at Druid Hill Park<\/a>, featuring artists like Neyo and The O\u2019jays. The festival also hosts AAFRAM restaurant week, featuring some of Baltimore\u2019s best Black-owned restaurants. Places like vegan soul food spot, The Land of Kush<\/a>, and Fishnet<\/a>, a local fish house serving Baltimore classics like lake trout, will provide food specials.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baltimore\u2019s historic Pennsylvania Ave Black Arts District<\/a> is presenting numerous events Juneteenth 2023 weekend, including a Juneteenth Festival at locally-loved Dovecote Cafe<\/a> and a Freedom Day Celebration<\/a> perfect for families that will be held on the holiday.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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