Tag: Juneteenth
Juneteenth block party focuses on importance of Black community’s economic wellness...
After a week of canceled outdoor events due to unhealthy air quality, the Twin Cities finally got to celebrate the first Juneteenth since Gov....
Gov. Walz signs law making Juneteenth a state holiday
Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Friday making Juneteenth a state holiday, enabling Minnesota to join 24 other states and the District of Columbia that...
Brooklyn Park marks Juneteenth celebration with weekend of family-friendly events
Spirits were high last weekend in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, as residents attended the suburban Minneapolis city’s first annual celebration of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating...
Juneteenth community conversation focuses on mental health of Black youth
Residents of Brooklyn Center gathered in Centennial Park on Saturday to commemorate Juneteenth (short for June nineteenth) to honor the historic milestone that was...
President Biden signs Juneteenth holiday into law
Beginning on Friday, June 18, federal employees enjoyed the country’s 12th—and perhaps most significant—paid holiday. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held...
Juneteenth in Minnesota: Schedule of Events
Here are the Juneteenth celebrations in Minnesota that we are aware of. Most are virtual events in observance of social distancing guidelines in the...