Originating in Galveston, Texas in 1865, Juneteenth is an annual commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Last year, President Biden signed legislation that made Juneteenth which falls on June 19th, a federal holiday. Since then, there have been an increase in celebrations across the nation. It is a day or weekend full of celebrations that include, picnics, speakers, panels, and family gatherings.
This year, Juneteenth takes place on a Sunday. If you are in the New York or New Jersey area, here are some events to take your family, boo, or sidepiece:
Juneteenth in Queens 2022
Sunday, June 19th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-in-queens-2022-tickets-328428126367
Juneteenth NY
Sunday, June 19th
https://www.juneteenthny.com/
The Newark Museum of Art
Saturday, June 18th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-day-juneteenth-tickets-333888979927
Seneca Village
Sunday, June 19th
https://www.centralparknyc.org/activities/events/celebrate-juneteenth-in-seneca-village-2022
Yoga, African Dance & Drumming by Harlem Wellness in 2nd Annual Historic Harlem Parks Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 18th
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2022/06/18/yoga-african-dance-drumming-by-harlem-wellness-for-2nd-annual-historic-harlem-parks-juneteenth-festival
JUBILEE 2022 – A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Excellence
Sunday, June 19th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jubilee-2022-a-juneteenth-celebration-of-black-excellence-tickets-308878753667?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Juneteenth: Celebration of Black Excellence
Sunday, June 19th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-celebration-of-black-excellence-registration-332498731657?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Jollof n Chill NY: Juneteenth Weekend NYC
Sunday, June 19th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jollof-n-chill-ny-juneteenth-weekend-nyc-tickets-333244722937?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Juneteenth Celebration NJ – American Dream
Sunday, June 19th
https://posh.vip/e/juneteenth-celebration-nj
Farmhouse Family Day: Juneteenth w/ the Community Legacy Project
Saturday, June 18th
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2022/06/18/farmhouse-family-day-juneteenth-w-the-community-legacy-project
Brown Sugar Bounce @ the BK Museum w/ The Culture LP
Sunday, June. 19th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brown-sugar-bounce-the-bk-museum-w-the-culture-lp-tickets-354909021437?aff=ebdssbdestsearch