Oklahoma City will celebrate Juneteenth with a full weekend of events, performances and cultural experiences that highlight the city’s Black history and community. Now in its fifth year, Juneteenth on the East anchors the celebration in the East End District along NE 23rd Street—an area rich with history and now home to Black-owned restaurants, public art and businesses.
Looking back: Black history in OKC
Black Oklahomans have shaped the city’s identity since its founding. The Deep Deuce District was once the heart of OKC’s jazz scene and a center for Black commerce. Musicians like Charlie Christian and Jimmy Rushing made their names there, and the district remains a symbol of cultural pride…