Juneteenth is more than a day of remembrance—it is a declaration of Black joy as resistance. At the Northwest African American Museum, we honor this truth with “Juneteenth: A Movement for Joy.” This is more than an event - it is a reclamation of joy, a commitment to movement, and a powerful reminder that Black liberation is not just about the past—it is alive in us, here and now. Through art, music, knowledge, and movement, we invite the community to take up space unapologetically and to move with the confidence that creativity and joy are our birthright. With a Black Artist Market on the campus of the Northwest African American Museum, powerful new exhibitions, our Annual Skate to Freedom program, and the dissemination of books through the Knowledge is Power Program, we affirm that Black joy cannot be erased.
On this day, we thrive, we play, we move. Joy is our resistance, and Juneteenth is our celebration of it. Be a part of making this celebration of movement, joy, and laughter one for the history books! This year’s program will feature:
✔ The Skate to Freedom Party
✔ Black Artist Market
✔ The Benjamin Banneker Math Room
✔ Free K-12 Books through NAAM’s Knowledge is Power Program
✔ Voter Registration Booths
✔ Outdoor Wellness and Movement Activities
✔ Children’s and Family Activities
✔ Food Trucks and Pop-Ups
✔ Art & Crafts
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