These free screenings will be in honor of Juneteenth and African American history. In celebration and honor of Juneteenth, Tulsa Juneteenth, Inc, is implementing a weekend of entertainment that includes a celebration of music with nationally-acclaimed artists, Open Mic, Visual Art, educational workshops, performances by local artists and an exclusive VIP Sponsor Party. 2020 Juneteenth Celebration - Tulsa Justice Fund. Other private parking lots and garages may also be open for parking so long as they are outside the closed areas. Last year, attendance exceeded our expectations and demonstrated the significance of this historical celebration returning to the African-American community on Greenwood Ave. This celebration is a community driven event that brings together people from all over Tulsa, making this an event for all wanting to celebrate or learn. Brandy Thomas Wells Join Dr. After Trump announced plans to hold a rally in Tulsa, the site of the 1921 Black Wall Street massacre, on Juneteenth, which commemorates the day the last enslaved person was freed in the US, organizers are now expecting a crowd of 30,000 at the city’s Juneteenth festival, which will … The Gilcrease Museum is hosting Juneteenth History with Dr. This celebration takes place in the Heart of the Historic Greenwood District and throughout the IDL, Tulsa Juneteenth Celebration will take place June 18 - 20, 2021. Brandy Thomas Wells, Assistant Professor of History at Oklahoma State University, for a discussion with Dr. Billy Smith, Assistant Director of the Helmerich Center for American Research, that will shed light on the origin and history of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Tune in tonight, Saturday, June 20 at 6 p.m. for the Tulsa Juneteenth Virtual Block Party, a nationwide livecast from Tulsa to recognize the abolition of slavery in the United States and celebrate the culture of African American communities here and around the country. Saturday, June 20 - Nation-wide Live Cast from Tulsa. However, slaves in Texas did not learn of their freedom until June 19, 1865. This celebration takes place in the Heart of the Historic Greenwood District and throughout the IDL, Tulsa Juneteenth Celebration will take place June 18 - 20, 2021. Although we cannot celebrate in person this year, we encourage everyone to use #IAMJUNETEENTH and #TulsaTogether to share how you plan to honor Juneteenth while social distancing. For those attending the Juneteenth celebration on Friday, please take note of the road closures listed above and road closures that will be put in place near John Hope Franklin Park. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Spread the word and we’ll meet you there!!! Tulsa businesses are hosting ‘Get Up! 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