Juneteenth Anchorage

Juneteenth Anchorage is an annual event celebrated in Anchorage, Alaska for over 30 years and will be held the week leading up to the actual Juneteenth highlighted by the following activities during :

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

 From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.

Today  Juneteenth commemorates  African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week,  and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family        gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment,   self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long over due. In cities across the country, people of all   races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in  our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others, only then can we make significant and lasting improvements in our society.