Upcoming Juneteenth Celebrations
Juneteenth, the celebration of the emancipation of America’s last slaves (which actually took place on June 19, 1865), will be commemorated at the Oceanside Bandshell at Oceanside Municipal Pier this Saturday (June 14).
This event will include live music, arts and crafts, a food court, and health screenings. This year’s celebration has been scaled back in preparation for next year’s 100th Anniversary of the NAACP.
Another Juneteenth Celebration will take place simultaneously at Market Creek Plaza in San Diego. This event features African drumming and dancing, gospel performances, live bands, a step show, a hip hop and freestyle dance battle, kids activities, community resource booths, and refreshment vendors. The day will be centered around empowering the community, reclaiming unity, and respecting life.
If you’d like to create your own Juneteenth celebration, consider the ideas at Hotchalk’s Lesson Plans and Teacher Resources.
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