Damita Miller-Shanklin As another Juneteenth comes to an end, I am reflecting on my day. For some reason, I kept going back and forth about taking off from work or just going in. I ended up going in but I only worked half the day. I missed the events over the weekend but I was determined to do something to celebrate. Growing up I celebrated … Continue reading Ujima Magazine Juneteenth
Information provided by Black Austin Tours Bethany Cemetery Juneteenth Walking Tour Where: Bethany Cemetery When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023. 6-8pm Cost: Free, and donations are highly encouraged (All donations will benefit Bethany Cemetery and it’s upkeep. Juneteenth Tea Cake Cooking Demonstration & Story time for Kids at The Thinkery Tuesday June 20th – 4-6pm at The Thinkery Join us for Thinkery’s Community Spotlight: Black Heritage … Continue reading Juneteenth Community Events
Damita Miller-Shanklin From the June Issue 2022 “If the cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail. Because the goal of America is freedom, abused and scorned tho’ we may be, our destiny is tied up with America’s destiny.”- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader June is a month of celebration and remembrance. Our ancestors withstood … Continue reading Viewpoint
We are celebrating our freedom! Austin and our surrounding areas will be celebrating with fun for the family, parades, music and of course good food. To help plan your day of activities, below are a few events you may want to consider and share with others. AUSTIN The Austin parade will be on June 17th starting at 10:00am. It will start at MLK and Comal … Continue reading Juneteenth In and Around Austin 2017
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