June 19 marks a very important moment in history, when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas two and a half years after it was issued. In honor of this historic day, JFCS has made a list of events happening around Pittsburgh and we encourage you all to learn more about the history of #Juneteenth.
Events
- Juneteenth & Black Music Festival – multiple venues
- Juneteenth Showcase – Bloomfield (featuring Snowdonia)
- Juneteenth Concert – Frick Park
- Mon Valley Juneteenth Festival – Clairton
- Juneteenth Celebration at Kelly-Strayhorn
- Livestream: “Reparations: War on Drugs”
- World Refugee Day
- Visit Pittsburgh – Juneteenth Freedom Day