Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is an annual United States holiday on 19 June and one we are celebrating as a community on the Eastside of Seattle! The celebration of Juneteenth has roots in African American communities and has been observed since the late 1800s. It is a day to remember and honor the struggles and sacrifices of African Americans in their continued fight for freedom and equality. In 2021, President Joe Biden declared it a federal holiday in the US.
This year Eton School is honored to host a Juneteenth Community Celebration designed to center, celebrate, and support Black voices and businesses on Monday, 19 June, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Eton School campus at 2701 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue. This celebration is free and open to the public.
There will be a food truck, specialty food booths, books, and wares from Black-owned vendors, along with music and entertainment celebrating the day!
