5 Ways You And Your Family Can Celebrate Juneteenth

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Attend Virtual Juneteenth Events

Relatedly, there are lots of Juneteenth-related virtual events that you can participate in by yourself or with your loved ones. From virtual block parties to all-day programming produced by some of the country’s most informative African-American history focused museums, if you’re interested in registering for a virtual event for your family to attend some of the happenings going down this weekend include:

  • Juneteenth Joy Virtual Celebration via the Los Angles Public Library: “Join the LAPL’s Teen’Scape department, Black Being, and DJ pastelShade for a virtual celebration and share the connection we have through song in this communal music experience. This event will invite movement through dancing, ancestor remembrance through ritual, and an opportunity to collectively celebrate our liberation and resilience.”
  • Juneteenth Freedom Festival via Circa 1865 Inc.: A celebration of African-American culture featuring live music, guest speakers, workshops, vendors, and more…
  • Juneteenth Virtual Celebration via StepAfrika!: “StepAfrika! returns to the virtual theater to commemorate Juneteenth. Premiering three unique works, TraneLittle Rock Nine, and The Movement, the virtual celebration will honor and embody the determination, resilience, and reclamation of freedom with newly filmed choreographic masterpieces inspired by the African American experience.
  • 30th Annual Juneteenth Celebration via The Amistad Center: A virtual program and DJ party where viewers can look forward to a spectacular night of music, song, art, and celebration.
  • Various Events via The National Museum of African American History & Culture: The prestigious museum will have a handful of Juneteenth virtual events occurring throughout the course of the day — from “Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue,” to “Community Soundstage: A Conversation with Amythyst Kiah.”
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