Articles Tagged: Juneteenth

The federal holiday celebrates June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Texas received word that they were free

The annual celebration of Juneteenth included informational booths for nonprofits and organizations, live music, a talent show, family activities and vendor booths.

From flower festivals and patriotic parades to county fairs and hot air balloons taking to the skies, there is so much to do, see and celebrate around Eastern Iowa in the coming months.

The African American Museum of Iowa hosted a Juneteenth celebration at NewBo City Market on Saturday. It featured vendor, music, food and fun for all ages.

For over 20 years, Buxton thrived as Iowa’s only majority Black city in history. Here’s what historians and authors of books say about it, and what Iowans can learn today from the former Monroe County town.

Several events and festivals will take place this weekend in Cedar Rapids and Johnson County to celebrate Juneteenth. The holiday falls on Wednesday, June 19 this year.

The festival took place at the NewBo City Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with celebrations including spoken-word poetry, musical performances, proclamations from the mayors of Cedar Rapids and Marion and a plethora of informational booths.

Events range from live entertainment to films and discussions

For panel of renowned opera singers assembled in Cedar Rapids, the answer is a resounding yes.

One year ago, Coe College in Cedar Rapids announced it would start recognizing Juneteenth as a campus-wide holiday, a year before the federal government would take the step.

Juneteenth, or June 19, commemorates the end of slavery, is the 12th federal holiday.

Summer celebrations are back, and we’ve rounded up lots of options for fun in the sun or under the stars.

Cedar Rapids Opera, African American Museum of Iowa collaborate on concerts, panel discussion to showcase Black artists and spark conversations.