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2021 Juneteenth events and celebrations in metro Detroit


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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is an annual holiday to celebrate equal rights and freedom of slaves in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal troops freed the remaining slaves in Texas, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation, a full 2½ years after its signing.
Celebrations and events will be held in southeast Michigan, and include supporting and shopping at Black-owned businesses, award ceremonies, music, films, food and  live entertainment to acknowledge what s considered the longest-running African American holiday.
Here is a list of upcoming events to acknowledge and celebrate the holiday. Email [email protected] to add your event to the Free Press list. ....

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