DFW (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Citizens all over the state are celebrating Juneteenth, the holiday which celebrates the day slaves were freed in Texas in 1865.
Multiple events are being held across DFW. The Not My Son organization is holding a celebration in Dallas at Lofty Spaces off of Montgromery Street from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Organizer Tramonica Brown wants this to be a huge celebration but also an opportunity for people to continue the fight against racial injustice.
“We went through all of that years ago 400 plus years ago and we’re still having to fight the same battle so we understand our strategy has to be different,” said Brown.
Brown says attendees will have the opportunity to register to vote as well as learn which officials to speak too on subjects such as racial injustice and police reform.
Here’s a few Juneteenth events being held across DFW:
MLK Jr. Juneteenth Drive-Thru Celebration
The Martin Luther King Jr. community center will host this event from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m where community members can receive free non-perishable food items, hygiene kits and household products. Attendees are asked to follow all social distancing guidelines.
Not my Son is set to host its first Juneteeth celebration at Lofty Space starting at 3 p.m. This free event will include food, drinks, music, raffles and games.
This social injustice rally will be hosted by Glenn Heights Councilman Jeremy Woods starting at 6 p.m. at Heritage Community Park. Attendees are asked to bring face masks, hand sanitizer, additional water and follow all social distancing guidelines.
The Dallas Black Firefighters Association is hosting a protest for police reform, equality for all and ending systemic racism. The march will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Black Firefighters Association house and will conclude at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. Attendees are asked to wear a face mask and follow all social distancing guidelines.
Dallas Greek Picnic Weekend and The Black Greek Network are hosting a unified march at 5 p.m. starting at the corner of MLK Jr. and Malcolm X Boulevards. They are asking that all DFW Greeks join them in a march that will conclude at Dallas City Hall.
An all day event hosted at Black Coffee in Fort Worth. There will be a pop up African market with local vendors and music provided by DJ Asa Ace.
This event will be hosted by St. John Baptist Church of Carrollton, Texas from 1 to 2 p.m. Live entertainment, food and learning about African culture will be included. All community members are encouraged to come out and celebrate.
All events for the official Denton Juneteenth celebration will be conducted in a virtual manner to allow for uninterrupted celebration. The full schedule can be found online.
Celebrate Juneteenth from the comfort of your home with this five-part web series featuring cultural performances, storytelling and a musical finale. All events will be uploaded to the Desoto City Youtube channel for accessibility
Grace Counseling Services will host this celebration at Fred Moore Park from 5 to 10 p.m. Events include a talent show, karaoke and a basketball tournament. There will also be food trucks, vendors and bounce houses. All COVID-19 social distancing guidelines will be followed for attendees’ safety.
Join the Black Lives Matter Rockwall chapter for an immersive Juneteenth experience at Harry Myers Park from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be an art display, speeches, food trucks and various local Black business vendors. Attendees are asked to wear face masks and follow social distancing guidelines.
