Juneteenth 2024
On June 19th, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally received word of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is a time to honor Black resilience, celebrate Black joy, and recommit ourselves to the ongoing fight for racial justice.
Guess what? Today, we at YWCA USA are partying all across the nation for Juneteenth! This day is all about celebrating freedom, marking the end of slavery in our beloved United States.
Got plans? No? Well, we've got you covered! From Clinton, Iowa to Delaware and Newburyport, Massachusetts, from El Paso, Texas right up to Lincoln, Nebraska, there's something happening everywhere.
Swing by your local YWCA for some amazing community events! Be there or be square, guys! Let's commemorate this historic day together.
Join YWCA Clinton and Living Peace 365 for a joyous Juneteenth Celebration! It's a free event June 19 at LumberKings Stadium from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Expect readings, music, a puppet show, and more. Funktastic 5 will rock the stage from 6 p.m. till close. Enjoy food and beverages on-site. For more info, contact Jen Bruce at marketing@ywcaclinton.org.
Celebrate Juneteenth with YWCA Delaware at our Journey to Freedom fundraising walk. Join us June 22, 2024, at Battery Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy music, food, games, and learn about Juneteenth history. Proceeds support our Racial and Social Justice programs. Contact Amber Perry at aperry@ywcade.org for more details.
Mark your calendars for the second Annual Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Gala by YWCA El Paso and The Great Khalid Foundation, June 8 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Celebrate Juneteenth's rich history with music, food, and art. Tickets at https://www.ywcaelpaso.org/Juneteenth. For more information, contact Melissa Atkins Wardy at m.wardy@ywcaelpaso.org or Lydazja Turner at l.turner@ywcaelpaso.org.
Join YWCA Greater Newburyport for a free Juneteenth Block Party June 19, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Expect live performances, food trucks, and vendors. Rain or shine, it's a day of fun! Questions? Reach out to Amanda Bradbury at abradbury@ywcanewburyport.org.
YWCA Rock County, in partnership with the Elite Ladies of Beloit, invites you to the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration at Telfer Park June 15, noon to 8 p.m. Enjoy music, food, and unique local vendors while we commemorate the end of slavery. For inquiries, email Amiee Leavy at aleavy@ywcarockco.com.
Celebrate Juneteenth with YWCA Lincoln at the Malone Center in Woods Park June 15, noon to 4 p.m. Join us for dynamic speeches, voter registration, and education on community resources. This event is free and open to all. For booth info, contact YWCA Lincoln at (402) 434-3494 or Karen Bell-Dancy at karen.bell-dancy@ywcalincoln.org.