On June 19, 1865, two years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to share the news that the state’s enslaved people were free. African Americans in Texas, and soon across the nation, began commemorating the day with gatherings featuring food, spiritual services, and musical performances. Red is often associated with the celebration as a symbol of sacrifice and power.
Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021, and beginning this year, the University of Minnesota has added Juneteenth as an observed holiday on the University calendar. Learn more about the history and significance of Juneteenth.
Community Celebration
The University of Minnesota will hold its second annual Juneteenth Celebration block party on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from noon to 6 p.m. in North Minneapolis. Centering on the theme "The Art of Freedom: Joy. Resistance. Rest.," the event will begin with a commemorative march at noon from the University’s Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center. The march will end where the outdoor block party will take place on Plymouth Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Check out these other Juneteenth events throughout Minnesota!
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