2008

MARION
June 12,13,14, 2008 - Juneteenth Festival Committee - First Annual Hip Hop Summer Jam, a free outdoor concert along with wfood vendors, a midway, games and rides.  June 13th with be Blues & Barbeque Night featuring Governor Davis & The Blues Ambassadors (another free concert).  June 14th will include food, merchant and information vendors from 11:00a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  There will be the Third Annual Juneteenth Festival Motorcycle Ride, a blood drive, a car show, clowns, midway games and rides, a blood drive with the American Red Cross and another free concert featuring gospel artist Terrance Bridges & NuPraiz, Larry & Larry Ministries and Richard Jackson!  Come and celebrate Juneteenth with us in Marion, Indiana!
 
INDIANAPOLIS
June 14, 15, 2008 - Christ Our King Christian Church - We are planning a 2-day event -- Festival on Saturday (10AM to 5PM), and Sunday morning service closeout.  We plan to have storytellers, singers, dancers, drummers, food, and vendor booths.  The children and youth will enter an essay contest to win prizes.  The festival will be an outdoor affair, as will Sunday service, weather permitting.  We are located at 2701 North California Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208.

June 13, 14, 2008 - Holy Angels Catholic Church and School - Holy Angels Church and School June 13th and 14th 2008 Celebration "It's A Family Affair" Cultural/Educational Event June 13th 4pm to 9pm Fish Fry And Political Candidates for 2008 city and state elections Meet and Greet, Saturday June 14th 2008 11am to 9pm Cultural offerings for Health Initiatives, BlackArt,Books,Movies,African Dancers,Health Initiatives,Aids,High Blood Pressure, Breast and Prostate Cancer, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Sickle Cell, Screenings, Soul Food Dinners and Desserts, Beer Garden, Country Store, Plant Booth, Face Painting, Classic Car Show, Music D.J. Gerald Graves, History of Juneteenth and the Emancipation Proclamation, Mass at 6pm, followed by Gospel Fest featuring Holy Angels Gospel Choir and Friends. Come Join Us

June 19-21, 2008 - Its  My Turn -Wine Tasting and Networking Event $15 in advance/ $20 day of the show.
 Friday 6/20 4-9:00 p.m.    (Outdoor event free)   The Largest Midwest Show Case: local unsigned artist from the mid west!!  Vendors and kids play area! Saturday 6/21 12-9:00 p.m.  (outdoor event free) The Largest Midwest Show Case, con' vendors, and kids play area.
Saturday 6/21 6-9:00 p.m.  Fashion Show debuting fashion designers and models, with performers
The show case will consists of performers who are serious about their craft, Musician, Singers, Poets, Dancers and Comedians. This is not a talent show. We expect to have agents and production companies in attendance. This is a way for them to get exposure and help to raise money for It’s My Turn a non profit helping today's youth prepare for their future. We are trying to set the record for the largest cupid shuffle line Guinness book of world record staff will be in attendance, the cost for to participate is $1.00 (which is how we will count our participates) it will take place around 2:00 p.m. Saturday June 21, 2008. I hope this helps. Any suggestions how to explain it better?  


June 21, 2008 - Walk In The Light Christian Church - INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 22, 2008)-  The public is invited to share in the celebration on SATURDAY, JUNE 21st  as Walk In The Light Christian Church hosts the 143rd year of Juneteenth celebration at ANDREW RAMSEY PARK, located at 42nd and Boulevard Place.  The festivities will run from 9a.m. until 3p.m. and will include free beverages, food, door prizes, games, music and much more!   There will also be a drop-off box for visitors to bring their used consumer electronics (e.g. cell phones, DVD’s, digital cameras, Sony Playstations, etc.) for recycling.  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 is a time for reflection and rejoicing. This event is co-sponsored by the Butler Tarkington Neighbor’s Coalition.  For more information, please contact Pastor Clarence Bolden (317-529-9791) or Callie Sanders (317-925-7299)
 
EVANSVILLE
June 8 - 14, 2008 - New Horizion Baptist Church- Juneteenth in the Park - Evansville, Indiana. 10A-8P, 6/8 thru 6/14/2008 Bellemeade Park, Bellemeade Avenue/Evans Avenue. Five blocks west of US 41 between Lincoln and Bellemeade Avenues, just two blocks east of the Evansville African American Museum.  Event includes food booths, family entertainment, open mike spoken word oratory, carnival rides and lots of other good, clean, family fun. We are seeking musicians, poets, spoken word artists--lots of opportunity for you to promote your work.  We can not pay travel or other expenses but we can get you lots of exposure in this inaugural event. There is also opportunity for vendors--food, crafts, etc.  Call: 812 430 5419
 
COLUMBUS
June 21, 2008 - NAACP & Community - Juneteenth Celebrations will be held at Mill Race Park beginning at 11 AM.  Bar-B-Que Cook-Off, Games, Face Painting, 3 on 3 Basketball, Corn Hoe Contest, Talent Show, Music and Dancing.
 

2007

SOUTH BEND
June 16, 2007 - South Bend Chapter Indiana Black Expo - 8th Annual Community Celebration
LaSalle Park/Charles Black Center
3419 W. Washington Street
South Bend, IN
10am - 7:00pm
Vendor Booths, Health Fair, Music & Games

 
FORT WAYNE
6/15/07 & 6/16/07 - SBA Academy-Weisser Park Youth Center - SBA Academy - Weisser Park Youth Center  & African/African American Historical Museum Community Juneteenth Celebration
 Weisser Park Youth Center, 802 Eckart Street, (260) 427-6780

Friday, June 15, 2007 @ 6:00 PM       

Alfred “Coach” Powell – Hip Hop Hypocrisy Summit- Alfred “Coach” Powell is an internationally recognized, award winning speaker and author.  He is known as the “Dean of Street Psychology” and a bold and fearless youth and community advocate.  Powell is the author of Message N/A Bottle: The 40 oz. Scandal, Vol. I & II and also Hip Hop Hypocrisy: When Lies Sound Like the Truth

Saturday, June 16, 2007 @ 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
     2:00 PM – 7:00 PM     Outside Activities – Live Performances – Positive
Music (R & B, Gospel, Hip Hop…), Dance, African Drumming and Poetry…Children Activities – Horse & Carriage, Games, Field Events, Storytelling...Venders – Food, Merchandise, Informational

   7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Live Jazz & Blues
 
What is Juneteenth?
  On January 1, 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all enslaved Africans in all the states in revolt against the federal government are free.  A group of enslaved Africans in Texas did not find out word of their freedom until June 19, 1865 (2 ˝ years after the Emancipation Proclamation).  When word came to the enslaved Africans in Texas there were mass jubilant celebrations.  This freedom day celebration continues throughout the United States of America every year on or around June 19th across this country.
COME CELEBRATE FREEDOM DAY!
 
FREE FOOD, FUN & MORE

 
INDIANAPOLIS
June 16, 2007 - The Children's Museum of Indianapolis - On Saturday, June 16, join The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for Juneteenth, an annual celebration of freedom. This free celebration is offered at Festival Park outside of the main entrance from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Museum celebration activities will begin at 10 a.m. with the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation and will continue throughout the day. Activities will include events such as ice cream making, a past and present black history quiz, door prize giveaways, live entertainment and much more. Food items from King Ribs barbecue restaurant will also be available for purchase.

The museum is also once again offering a plant giveaway to local residents in the Mid-North neighborhoods of Crown Hill, Highland Vicinity, Mapleton-Fall Creek, Meridian Highland and Watson-McCord. Pots for each plant will be decorated by Juneteenth participants beginning at 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. in the outdoor picnic area.

To learn more about Juneteenth celebration activities at The Children’s Museum, please call (317) 334-3322 or toll-free at (800) 208-KIDS
 
 
Terre Haute
06/16/2007  - Urban Antix, Inc - Juneteenth Celebration is in its second year in Terre Haute, and the expectations are high indeed. In '06, more than 600 came out to find out just what the celebration was all about.  This year we're expecting over 1000 to come out and celebrate. From food and cultural books to live reptiles and a custom car show!  And more...
 

2006

Terre Haute
June 17, 2006  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Herz-Rose Park located at 15th & Locust in Terre Haute, IN.
There will be a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.  The participating teams will bear the names of the states historically involved in the original Juneteenth celebrations.  We will recognize community leaders, centenarians, and academic achievement of the local youth.  There will also be free throw and 3-point shooting contest.  The event will be highlighted with interpretive dance routines, related poetry, and speeches, specifically the one given by Frederick Douglass regarding the celebration on American Independence.
Terre Haute has a few homes still standing that were directly tied to the Underground Railroad.  We will exhibit photos and information showing the city's involvement in the freeing of slaves.
Several social organization will be on hand to disperse pertinent information on, among other things, health issues closely linked with African Americans, as well as, several clothing, arts & crafts, and food vendors.
100% of vendor retainers will go toward a Juneteenth scholarship fund which will be awarded to an area high school graduate attending college.
 
Fort Wayne
June 17, 2006 - SBA Academy-Weisser Park Youth Center & African/African American Historical Museum. Weisser Park, 802 Eckart Street, June 17, 2006 from 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
12:00PM Opening Ceremony
12:30PM-5:00PM Live Performances (Gospel, R&B, Jazz, Poetry, African Dance & Drumming, Steel Band...)and Children Activities (horse & carriage rides, games, field events, storytelling...)
5:15PM-5:45PM Mbongi Dance Theatre Project lead by Baba Titos Sompa
6:00PM-8:00PM Anthony T. Browder- speaker topic: Black History: Lost, Stolen & Restored. Browder is the author of "From the Browder Files" and "Nile Valley Contributions to Civilizations"
8:45PM Freedom Day Fireworks
 

2005

INDIANAPOLIS
Martin University Community Day, 2171 Avondale Place Indianapolis IN 46218  Saturday, June 18,2005 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission and parking, student enrollment, educational workshops, health education and screenings, children's activity center, entertainment, prizes and give-a-ways.

June 16-18th, 2005 - Holy Angels Catholic Church - A 3 day celebration of activities, song, dance, food and fun.

COLUMBUS
 NAACP - June 16th @ 6 PM, Panel Discussion @ Second Baptist Church, 1325 10th St. in conjunction w/Mayor's Cultural Awareness Committee.  June 17th, @ 6 PM, Gospel Concert, Career Day, Food Drive and Reception Place TBA.  June 18th, @ Second Baptist Church Parking Lot and Wilson Street Park beginning at 11 AM, BBQ Rib Cookoff, Talent Show, Old School Dance Contest, Kid's Dance Contest, Basketball Shoot Off Joe Tucker is Chairperson,
BLOOMINGTON
Indiana University and The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center will host the 7th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration on Saturday, June 25th 2005, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at Bryan Park. The festivities will start with a parade beginning at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center; 275 N. Jordan Ave and will end at Bryan Park; located between Henderson Street and Woodlawn Ave. Join us by being in the parade, showcasing your floats, banners, music and dance. As we gather at Bryan Park, please bring your family, friends to hear speeches, entertainment, visit vendors, and most of all enjoy foods from cultural vendors. For more information on this event, please contact the NMBCC at  855-9271. The Event is Free to the public.

WFIU, the NPR member station in Bloomington, Indiana, will be devoting its weekly Saturday-evening jazz program "Night Lights" to a celebration of Juneteenth, with Louis Jordan ("Juneteenth Jamboree"), Duke Ellington ("Emancipation Celebration"), Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach ("Freedom Day") and more. 

HANOVER
JUNE 26, 2005 - Saint Stephens African Methodist Episcopal Church - Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration - FOCUS: God's Pathway to Freedom from Slavery - All-day Juneteenth Celebration - 11:00 a.m. Juneteenth Worship Service, a service to inform others about the importance of sharing our sacred stories as a historical people. The service includes the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, and a symbolic ritual of remembering the blood, tears and triumphs of our ancestors. 2:30 p.m. Juneteenth Celebration Community Outreach, a program of music, re-enactments of historical personalities, lunch, and silent action.
GREENWOOD
Frontiers International Inc. -This event is a celebrity golf tournament held at the Valla Vista country club in Greenwood Indiana. The event is planned for June 13, 2006 at 1:00 PM. A dinner and entertainment gala will follow. Civil Rights attorney David T. Odom is the keynote speaker.