Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in Oklahoma City
Why does #ClevyrCare about Juneteenth?
Here at Clevyr, we believe in celebrating humans from all walks of life. We believe what makes a human beautiful is the complex make up of not only where they came from, but who they are becoming. We are an inclusive company that honors diversity both in our company culture, in our local community and around the globe. We believe we have a social responsibility to contribute to important conversations and to increase awareness around topics and holidays that celebrate diversity and inclusion.
WHEN IS JUNETEENTH?
Sunday, June 19
Public holiday date:
Monday, June 20 - Clevyr office closed in observance
WHAT IS JUNETEENTH?
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on 19 June to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed years earlier in 1863, it was not until Juneteenth in 1865 that the last of the remaining enslaved African Americans were freed. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as "Juneteenth," by the newly freed people in Texas.
OKC Juneteenth Events
Friday, June 17th: 5K Run, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, June 18th: Main Event, 3-9 pm
Sunday, June 19th: Brunch 11 am - 1 pm
Learn more here: https://www.withloveokc.org/juneteenth
Location: Located on NE 23rd Ave.,
from N. Kelham Ave. to N. Hood St.
Black, Bold, Beautiful Bazaar: Juneteenth Edition
June 18th, 2022
1pm-6pm
Cole Community Center: 4400 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK
Saturday, June 18th, 2022
7:30am-5:00pm
Caverdale Addition, 2317 E park Place, Oklahoma City, OK
Sunday Social Brunch: Juneteenth
Sunday, June 19th, 2022
11:00am-4:00pm
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
2 South Mickey Mantle Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Metro Library: Warr Acres: Black Towns of Oklahoma Interactive Display
https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/black-towns-oklahoma-interactive-display
Ongoing Event
All Day 6/11 - 6/30
Come and explore the 13 historically All-Black towns of Oklahoma still in existence today. There will be an exhibit created by the Oklahoma History Center of the Oklahoma Historical Society. In addition the library has created activities for all ages to help the information come alive! Come explore this exhibit throughout the library to help learn about this unique part of Oklahoma history.
View an expanded list of OKC Events here.
