With this city’s rich history, there are so many ways to commemorate the upcoming Juneteenth holiday. Celebrating Black history in the 901 can involve donating to local organizations, participating in events, or even visiting some of our famous landmarks and sites. We’ve rounded up some for you so that your only focus leading up to June 19th is honoring this city and its past, present, and future.
Photo Credit: Juneteenth Urban Music Festival Facebook page
Events
There are many events happening in the month of June, all the way to Juneteenth itself. Here are a few, including some that will be great for bringing the whole family:
- TONE’s Juneteenth Weekend – Thursday, June 15 from Sunday, June 18
- Juneteenth Family Empowerment Fair – Thursday, June 1st, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Ed Rice Community Center
- Juneteenth the Musical Stage Play – Saturday, June 10th at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Halloran Centre
- Women of Soul – Sunday, June 11th at 7:30 PM at the Halloran Centre
- Memphis Juneteenth Community Baby Shower and Empowerment Luncheon – Sunday, June 11th, from 1:00 Pm to 3:00 PM at The Kent
- 30th Anniversary Juneteenth Freedom Luncheon – Thursday, June 15th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Holiday Inn – University of Memphis
- Juneteenth Freedom Walk/Run – Saturday, June 17th at 8:00 AM, Health Sciences Park
- Juneteenth Festival – Saturday, June 17th, and Sunday, June 18th, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Health Sciences Park
- Juneteenth Shop Black Festival – Monday, June 19th, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Fourth Bluff Park
Organizations
Whether you want to donate your time or your money, these are some local organizations that focus on community, advocacy, and the arts for this city and its citizens:
Community
Advocacy
- Black Business Association of Memphis
- Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum
- MLK 50
- Memphis Black Business Directory
- Buy 901
Arts
Historical Sites
Since Juneteenth is a national holiday, you won’t need to take time off work to enjoy one of these local landmarks. Here are some sites that honor Black history right here in Memphis:
- National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel
- Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum
- The Withers Collection
- Mason Temple
- Ida B. Wells Plaza and Statue
- I AM A MAN Plaza
- Stax Museum
National Civil Rights Museum sign
JASON BOLTON | MBJ
