Seattle's Juneteenth 2025 celebrations
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Yes, summer is busy, but if you can spare just an hour and a half for your neighborhood, the Alki Community Council would love to see you this month. But this month's meeting date is shifting, so don't show up this Thursday,
Seattle's weather forecasts clear skies, a high of 66 degrees today, and gentle weather through the weekend with highs near 70 degrees.
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
Travel personality Denella Ri'chard reflects on how a visit to Galveston, Texas, transformed how she views not only this holiday but American history itself.
A recent graduate of Evergreen Goodwill’s Barista Entrepreneurship Training Program will showcase her new cold brew and caffeine-free iced beverages at the Burien Juneteenth Farmers Market, highlighting how the Seattle-based nonprofit is brewing up career opportunities across the region.
The NAACP Spokane Branch is inviting everyone to join a "fireside chat" with former Seahawk Cliff Avril to celebrate Juneteenth, which also includes a musical guest.
This year's celebration, the Ninth annual Juneteenth on Farish, is hosted by Jackson's Brad "Kamikaze" Franklin and Funmi "Queen" Franklin and will include live music, local food vendors, drinks, arts and crafts and games.
Juneteenth celebrations are known for the variety of programs and events that highlight African American history and culture. In the 1960s, students at Prairie View A&M