Juneteenth in Dallas 2022
This year, on the first year where Juneteenth is a national holiday, we are excited to be able to close our business to give our staff and members the opportunity to commemorate the day. We noticed that the Dallas community is hosting many diverse events, from volunteer opportunities, to film screenings. In the spirit of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), we thought we'd make sure you had all the info. Below is our list of events that take place between June 17 and June 23.
Juneteenth Business Workshop
Friday, June 17, 2pm - 3:30pm
Soiree Coffee Bar
https://www.facebook.com/events/1183401452456121/
Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth by empowering the community to create legacy and establish wealth through business and ownership. Attorney Soluto Uba will be breaking down the legal and tax game and teaching new and established business owners how to take their companies to the next level of success. There will also be a Meet & Teach Q&A so bring your business and legal questions. Can't wait to see you there!
What's Next: Dallas Activist & Organizer Working Session
Friday, June 17, 6:30pm - 8pm
Malcolm X Plaza - 4505 S Malcolm X Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
https://www.facebook.com/events/331580555815885/
Now is not the time to stop protesting, applying pressure, and pushing for policy change when it comes to public safety. While we have been quiet, the number of police killings in 2022 have outpaced 2021. DPD just let a transgender Black woman, handcuffed with a spit hood on in the heat, die en route to the hospital. Black and Brown people still experience more use of force disproportionately by DPD. Despite all the heat we put on the City to reallocate funds from DPD's massive budget in 2020, we haven't heard one peep from our City Council since then. If you are interested in whats next, let's get together for an interactive working meeting to map out where we our in our fight to reimagine public safety and what we can do about it! IF YOU CARE ABOUT THAT ACTION JOIN US!
Juneteenth Trivia Night
Friday, June 17, 7pm - 10pm
South Dallas Cultural Center
https://www.facebook.com/events/1439991749771908
"Calling all game lovers: save the date for Friday, June 17 to attend SDCC’s first trivia night in honor of Juneteenth! In collaboration UNT Black Alumni and LOFE, spend an evening with friends and family as you compete, engage, and learn about the Black community around arts and culture. This will be a free social event to celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday. Register for trivia, games, or both. Teams will be made on site with a maximum of 4 people. Don’t have a team? No worries. Come solo and we will create one for you. Trivia will be emphasized on the arts and Black culture. This is a multi-round game with prizes for the winners. Participants must be 21 or older with a valid ID."
Documentary "THE 1936 HALL OF NEGRO LIFE," - Directed by King Hollis & Lindell Singleton
Tune in this Friday, June, 17 at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. on KERA for the
The Hall of Negro Life was a momentous prelude to Civil Rights History, through a documentary film with Southroad Pictures. This documentary serves to honor and share the story of The Hall of Negro Life, which was in itself, a groundbreaking exhibition hall that existed on the grounds of Fair Park for only one year. Take a look back at this amazing history. For more information on the research about the Hall listen to the Rising Podcasts available on https://dallasculture.org/ongoing-projects/
Juneteenth Soul Roll Ride
Saturday, June 18th, 9am
We-Cycle Resource Center, 1616 Al Lipscomb Way.
"This is a group community history tour suitable for anyone that can ride a bike and is interested in a little Southern Dallas history. The tour will cover 10-12 miles and last 3 hours." https://www.facebook.com/events/377866454296255
MLK Juneteenth 3K Walk & Festival
Saturday, June 18, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
"The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in collaboration with LIRA Group is hosting the 2022 Juneteenth 3K Walk & Festival. The event will start with a Health & Wellness Walk and end with a Community Festival. You must register for the walk on Eventbrite at bit.ly/juneteenth22 in order to participate. There will be live entertainment, selling vendors and free activities for children. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The opening ceremony for the walk kicks off at 9:00 a.m., and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. The festival will begin immediately after the walk. This year’s theme is “2022 A Better Me, A Better You!”
Keep Up The Dream - Juneteenth Fest - Community Cleanup Event
Saturday, June 18, from 9:30am - 11:30am
"MLK Clean Team Initiative in the SD/FP Public Improvement District. Hosted by South Side Quarter Development Corporation, Rick Henry Imaging, Urban Specialists & The Walls Project, Zeal Development Analytics, New Era Management, Designing Our Dreams & The MLK Center. Hello All, We are in search of volunteers to join us for our MLK Clean Team Initiative, in the South Dallas – Fair Park neighborhood. We will be hosting our Clean up on June18th, 2022 from 9:30 - 11:30 am."
Songs and Stories for Juneteenth
Saturday, June 18, 12pm
Dallas Public Library, Oak Lawn Branch - in the auditorium, 4100 Cedar Springs Rd.
https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/songs-and-stories-juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and to celebrate African American heritage and culture. Join us in celebrating with acclaimed musician and storyteller Kamica King! This program is supported by the Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.
Impact Ventures Hosts Film Screening: Boss - The Black Experience in Business
Saturday, June 18, 2pm - 5pm
Alamo Drafthouse Cedars
https://impact-ventures.co/events/
"Join Impact Ventures, COSIGN Magazine, & Community Partners for a FREE Juneteenth celebration and community screening of BOSS The Black Experience In Business. Hosted at the Alamo Drafthouse, attendees will have access to theatre food menu, exclusive screening, and panel discussion featuring local business owners and community leaders! Directed by award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson, the film brings the largely unknown stories of enterprising African Americans to the forefront." Guest will also hear from a panel of local and regional business and community leaders forging the future of Black Entrepreneurship. **Food will be available for purchase through Alamo Drafthouse**
Juneteenth & Father's Day Celebration at Dallas Heritage Village
Sunday, June 19, from 10am to 4pm, FREE ADMISSION
Food, Kona Ice, Fun, and Something for Dad on Father’s Day!
https://dallasheritagevillage.org/dhv-events/juneteenth/
Schedule of Events
10:00am : Ribbon Cutting at Park Entrance
10:00am: Acclaimed storyteller Michael Brudy presents the “Yellow Rose of Texas”
10:30am: Harriet Mason Film by Soul Rep Theatre
11:00am: Harriet Mason & Emancipation Plaque Unveiling at our Farmstead
11:15am-1:15pm: Black History Tour
1:30pm: Harriet Mason Film by Soul Rep Theatre
2pm-4pm: Black History Tour
All Day: SMU Archeology Presentation
An Evening With Ms. Opal Lee - Free Event
Thursday, June 23, 6:30 - 8pm
Highland Hills Auditorium
https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/evening-ms-opal-lee
"Share a special moment with us as we welcome a visit from the "grandmother of Juneteenth", Ms Opal Lee. Ms Lee was born in Marshall, Texas on October 7, 1926 and later moved to Fort Worth at the age of 10. She is a retired teacher, counselor, author and activist in the movement to make Juneteenth a federally-recognized holiday. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed Senate Bill S. 475, making Juneteenth the eleventh federal holiday. Some of the latest of her many accomplishments include nominee for 2022 Nobel Peace Prize and Fort Worth Inc's Person of the Year. Her children's book Juneteenth: A Children’s Story originally released in 2019, is aimed at children from grades K-5 and teaches its young audience about the history and significance of Juneteenth in an easily digestible and educational way. Her book will be available for purchase and signing.
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library."