Juneteenth

A Montgomery nonprofit is observing Juneteenth by shining a light on the history and impact of slavery in Alabama. Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates when enslaved Black people from Galveston, TX, were told they were free. The holiday is celebrated every June 19.

Juneteenth is a holiday synonymous with freedom in America. Rosa Parks Museum has long been celebrating the observance, even before its national recognition. This year’s event marks the ninth anniversary of its celebration, making the museum one of the first large-scale Juneteenth events offered in Montgomery.

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is celebrating Juneteenth in a big way. The Iron City organization is ringing in the holiday with their Juneteenth: A Celebration of the Culture event on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place along 16th Street between 3rd and 6th Avenue.

The city of Dothan is starting their Juneteenth celebrations early. The non-profit organization Tri-State Expo Juneteenth Affairs is hosting their fourth annual Juneteenth Parade and Celebration Saturday, June 1.

Black culture and history will have a spotlight on it once again in Dothan this Friday.

Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the day in 1865, when the end of slavery was formally announced to people in Texas. Governor Kay Ivey made proclamations in 2021 and 2022 for Juneteenth to be observed in Alabama, but the observance has not become a permanent state holiday.

The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts will host a free event on Saturday that showcases African American creatives. Birmingham native artist E.L. Chisolm will lead a collaborative mural project. Local musician Jonathan Michael will also perform throughout the event.

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