By Caroline Reilly, Summer season Advertising and marketing Intern
With Juneteenth arising on Thursday, June nineteenth, Downtown Jacksonville has a wide range of upcoming occasions that may honor this significant day in American historical past. This 12 months marks the a hundred and sixtieth anniversary of the vacation and we’re coming collectively to rejoice its legacy of freedom, resilience and progress. Rejoice as a neighborhood with us in DTJax!
Find out about Downtown’s Black Historical past
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Interested in Black historical past within the coronary heart of Downtown Jacksonville? Uncover hidden historical past on each nook with a Black Heritage Tour by Discover Jax Core. It’s a novel alternative to trip by means of time and rejoice the legacy and affect of Jacksonville’s Black neighborhood.
Come out on the Pop-Out!
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What higher strategy to rejoice than with music? Be part of PlacemakingJax for The Pop- Out, a Reside Black Music sequence at Elevate Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park. Hearken to dwell performances from native artists and rejoice Black artistry by means of the ability of music. This occasion is free to all ages and open to all the neighborhood—come out and be a part of the celebration!
Help Black-Owned Companies
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Music, meals distributors, cultural workshops, and a lot extra! Jax Melanin Market is placing on their annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 14th. Rejoice freedom, tradition, and neighborhood whereas supporting Black- owned companies. Store, eat, be taught, and vibe multi functional unforgettable day. Register to attend right here.
Go to the Museum
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Seeking to be taught extra about native Black historical past? The Ritz Museum’s everlasting exhibit “Elevate Ev’ry Voice” places a highlight on Jacksonville native’s and their affect on the native Black neighborhood, each previous and current.. By photographs, artifacts and private tales, you’ll acquire a deeper understanding of the legacy and ongoing contributions of the Black neighborhood in Jacksonville. Get tickets right here.
Hear from One among Jacksonville’s Leaders
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Leap on this chance to satisfy a dwelling Jacksonville legend! Be part of MOSH on June 18th as they host  Nathaniel Glover to for an inspiring dialogue of his ebook, “Striving for Justice: A Black Sheriff within the Deep South”. The occasion is free to MOSH members and $12 for non-members. Come be aside of the dialog and listen to his story firsthand. Study extra right here.
Juneteenth Celebration at LEVS
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Celebration within the park! Elevate Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park is internet hosting a Juneteenth celebration June 18th to commemorate the a hundred and sixtieth anniversary of this momentous vacation. Take pleasure in a yoga class, free storytelling, meals distributors and an total joyous celebration in the neighborhood.
We’re so excited to rejoice this necessary vacation right here in Downtown Jacksonville! Be part of us in honoring, the previous, current and looking out in direction of the long run.