June 19, 1865 marks the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. Although the institution of slavery is no longer present in our country, violence, discrimination, and racial inequities persist for the Black community.
While it is essential to acknowledge and commemorate past achievements, we must also confront the ongoing challenges and barriers that require systemic reform and urgent attention. As we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and work together to shape the future, join us in honoring the emancipation of slavery and embracing unity. We are committed to working towards a world of freedom, equity, and justice.
Join us in uplifting the community as we gather with our friends and partners at local Juneteenth events around the Triangle:
Wake County:
- Capital City Juneteenth Celebration - June 14-19
- Two-day Wake Forest Juneteenth Celebration - June 16-17
- Garner Juneteenth Celebration - June 17, 11am-12:15pm at Garner Performing Arts Center
- Manifest Fuquay-Varina two-day Juneteenth celebration - STEM networking event for middle school and high school students on June 16 and 19 at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
- Apex Juneteenth Festival - June 17, 11am-6pm at The Depot
- Cary Juneteenth Celebration - June 17, 11 am to 3 pm at Sertoma Amphitheatre
- Seeds of Freedom at Oakview Walking Tour - various dates in June
Durham County:
- 18th Annual Juneteenth Celebration - Saturday, June 17 (1-10pm), and Sunday, June 18 (12-6pm), at Golden Belt Campus, 800 Taylor Street, Durham, NC.
- Party in the Park at RTP - June 19, 12pm-2pm at The Experience Center RTP
Orange County:
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration - June 17, 10am-3pm at Hargraves Community Center
- Juneteenth Celebration at Orange County Public Library - June 17, 12:00-4:30pm
Chatham County:
- Juneteenth Black Arts Festival - June 17, 11am-5pm at Chatham County Fairgrounds (Presented by CORE - Community Organizing for Racial Equity)