Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 and commemorates the liberation of the last slaves in Texas, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery in the Confederate States in 1863. First recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, many observe the date with local celebrations, including parties, parades, picnics, and festivals.
As we have previously, the Detroit League will participate in the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 2023 Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration from 12-6 p.m. on Monday, June 19, hosting a voter registration table at the museum. LWV Detroit celebrates the nation’s newest federal holiday and honors African American history, culture, and achievements.
From captivating exhibitions and educational programming to live performances, storytelling, pony rides, and hustle dance classes, the museum’s Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration promises an immersive experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
RELATED: Check out other Juneteenth events around the Detroit area with this community calendar!
Ahead of the museum’s 2023 Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration, the Charles H. Wright Museum’s Director of Learning and Engagement Marline Martin shares more details about this year’s celebration with “American Black Journal” contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ. The two talk about how the museum will commemorate the day that marked the end to slavery.
For more information on Juneteenth, read this Detroit News article by Samin Hassan.