Juneteenth commemorates the day slavery ended in the United States. It is honored every year on June 19 with a variety of community events. Listed below is a description of some of the major annual events followed by a calendar of Juneteenth events happening in the Seattle-Metro area and across the Puget Sound … [Read more...] about Juneteenth National Independence Day in the Seattle-Tacoma area
Juneteenth
Juneteenth: Northwest African American Museum
Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) in Seattle exhibits the history, art, and culture of people of African descent and the Black experience in America. The exhibits and events include roots in slavery and the connections between the Pacific Northwest and people of African descent, as well as more recent immigrants … [Read more...] about Juneteenth: Northwest African American Museum
