Juneteenth is a couple of days away! On June 19, 1865, enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, TX, were told they were free. Now, 155 years later, people in cities across the U.S. continue to mark the occasion with celebrations.

Here’s a thread of events in / by #CLE:

This curated interfaith virtual event centers the Black Healing experience through music, chanting, meditation, ritual, preaching, dancing, and so much more. 7pm. https://www.eriseady.com/aboutjuneteenth4me

The day begins at Benedictine HS (2900 MLK Jr. Blvd) with a Freedom Walk to the Art & Soul Park (11802 Buckeye Rd., 44120) where you'll find entertainment, resources and a vendor village until 5p! We will be using precautions for COVID-19 all participants must wear masks. 11am.

Karamu House will honor Juneteenth w/ a new performance titled “Freedom on Juneteenth.” The pre-recorded program will air on Karamu’s Facebook and YouTube channels at 7 p.m. The show will also be streamed on Vimeo, Roku and Fire TV and rebroadcast on WVIZ Ideastream in mid-July.

The Real Black Friday will honor the holiday with a viewing of Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy and Ava DuVernay’s 13th, fireworks, food trucks, and more.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-real-black-friday-juneteenth-celebration-tickets-109544193632

Lotus Lounge will be hosting a cookout with food, family fun games, guest speakers, music, and more.

Runteenth with @djstephfloss. 6pm.

Biscuit Jubilee. Thirdspace Action Lab. 6/20. 9am.

Unity in the Black Community. 6/18. 5pm. Via Zoom.