Juneteenth marks the day the last group of enslaved African Americans were freed in Galveston, Texas in 1865 — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
In and around the Queen City, several community organizations, businesses and museums are celebrating the historical event and honoring the continuous contributions of the Black community to culture and society.
From festivals and live performances to inspiring speakers and more, here are the Juneteenth celebrations going on near you…