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OCEANSIDE
- The North San Diego County W.I.N. and NAACP present Juneteenth 2002 Multicultural
Freedom Festival. The event will be held at the Oceanside Pier and Amphitheater on
Saturday June 15, 2002 from 10 AM until 5 PM. Activities will include music by local
artists, crafts, rides for children, and food vendors. The Women In NAACP has dedicated
its focus on building a better community by addressing the needs of the community, from
health care availability to home ownership support. In collaboration with other non-profit
organizations, we will use this freedom celebration to distribute information on healthy
communities and jobs. In addition, the Women In NAACP have combined two additional
days focusing on the community's youth and families: Friday June 14, 2002 - Youth
Talent Show at the Sunshine Brooks theater in downtown Oceanside from 6:30 PM-9:00 PM, and
Sunday June 16, 2002 Family Day BBQ at the MLK Park 2PM-6PM. Admission to all events
is FREE. The 2002 Juneteenth Program is hosted by Cox High Speed Internet. Program
supporters include State Farm Insurance, Palomar Mountain Spring Water, California Federal
Bank and Coca Cola. For more information, contact the North County Women In NAACP at:
760-754-9686. Event information contact is Satia Austin.Founded in 1909, the National
Association For The Advancement Of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation's oldest and
largest civil rights organization. Its half-million adult and youth members throughout the
United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their
communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public
and private sectors.
LOS ANGELES
- The Friends of the William Grant Still Arts Center host their 11th Annual Juneteenth
Celebration, June 22, 2002 at the William Grant Still Arts Center, 2520 West View Street,
Los Angeles CA 90016. Information is available at (323) 734-1164 or by calling Miriam
Fergerson, Coordinator(323) 936-7779. The 2002 Juneteenth Celebration theme is
"Rembering the Spirit of Our Heritage Through Art, Education and Technology."
Highlights include KIDZ Corner, Photo & ART Journalism Exhibit, Arts & Crafts
Vendors, Food Booths, Gospel Explosiont, Linda Ferguson Jazz and Blues Concert featuring
special guest entertainers, and Community Service Information.
- The University of Southern California (USC) - Black Staff and Faculty Caucus will host
its 9th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2002
on the campus of USC in "Founders Park" from 11:00am-5:00pm. We will have fun
for all ages, prizes, food, and special guest (Maura Gale, entertainer, actress, CEO of
Immaculate Conceptions, R&R Brothers), and many more. We invite you and your family,
friends, neighbors to come out and celebrate with us. For more information contact:
Cynthia Brass, Vice President, USC - Black Staff and Faculty Caucus, Juneteenth Chair 2002
(brass@usc.edu). You may call 213.740.5649 if you have questions. My fax number is
213.740.9381. See you on Saturday, June 15, 2002 for the Juneteenth Celebration.
- The Bureau of Street Services, Black History Committee will be having a Dinner Dance to
raise money for it's annual Scholarship Fund on June 15, 2002 6-11:30 pm. at Patriotic
Hall 1816 S. Figueroa, 4th Floor. Live Entertainment. For more information contact Joyce
Patton, Chairman at (213) 473-4638 or Melodie Farnum @ (213) 485-5681. We will be serving
BBQ, Red Soda Water and Watermelon. Come out and dance to the tunes of D.J. Ace and help
save our children through education.
- Join us,in our Juneteenth celebration in the Historical Black Township of Allensworth.
The only Black Township in California that was founded by a ex-slave. Talk to Colonel
Allensworth Granddaughter and to the actual town members. we will re-plant the seeds of
inspiration,aspiration, reparation . Special Guest Featuring the Dynamic Gospel Singers, 4
With God Dr.Horn; Professor Jamaal Goree; Radio host Tight Rope; Gospel rappers Richard
Jones; noted Poet/Comedian and many more .......(a Spiritual & Intellectual adventure)
Date June 15th from 10am to 4:30 contact C.Eziowku Washington on 310-837-3345 or email
cjwashington@usablackent.com
SAN
BERNARDINO
- You are cordially invited to attend Greater Cornerstone Church of God in Christ' 9th
Annual Juneteenth Celebration. This is a wonderful occasion where you will hear the WORD
of GOD, the history of Juneteenth, and where you will be able to wear your AFRICAN ATTIRE
and eat succulent, appetizing, mouth-watering and attractive recipes from the MOTHERLAND.
There will also be traditional African-American dishes. WHERE: GREATER CORNERSTONE
CHURCH (COGIC), 1604 NORTH "G" STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 WHEN: SATURDAY,
JUNE 22ND AT 1:00 PM. Come and enjoy beautiful music, dance groups, food and attire as we
celebrate that blessed day of June 19th, 1865, "Juneteenth" the day America's
african slaves discovered they were free in the state of Texas, and it's surrounding
states. For more information, call: (909) 886-0095 and ask for Min. Festus & Mary
Alomaja. May God bless you and keep you. Hope to see you there!
ATWATER
- Junetheen Celebration June 22,2002 10:00 am-6:30 pm Veterans Park 2680 Buhach Road
Atwater,Ca, food potluck or you can pay to eat,children will have an Essay contest on
Junetheenth to win prizes,we will have venders and entertainment,story telling and more
OXNARD
BLACK AMERICAN POLITICAL ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIAVENTURA COUNTY
CHAPTER. THEME FOR 2002 "STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY"
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2002, 9:00am - 5:00pm PERFORMING ARTS PARK GROUNDS, 800 HOBSON WAY,
OXNARD, CA 93030. FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGE GROUPS
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL. STEP SHOW, DANCE CONTEST, HULU HOOP CONTEST, MUSIC, ARTS &
CRAFTS, FOOD, FUN & GAMES WITH A CLOWN, BIKE-A-THON, AND KARAOKE. FOR INFORMATION CALL
BOBBIE BLAIR (805) 981-4757; BUDDY GIBSON (805) 486-0197; BRUCE STEWART (805) 983-4979.
JUNETEENTH COMMITTEE: BOBBIE BLAIR, MITCH BLAIR, BRUCE STEWART, BUDDY GIBSON, TOBY BROWN,
JOYCE JONES, KENISHA BATISTE,
NICOLE CORONADO, SUNNY CORONADO, STEVE AMAR, AUDREE ROBINSON, LOWELL PUMPHERY, WILLIE
CLAYTOR, CANDY NICKELBERRY
OAKLAND
- African American City Employees of the City of Oakland Juneteeth Celebration, June 19,
2002, City Hall Plaza, (14th Street & Broadway) Oakland, CA from 11:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Music: Jazz by Ledisi Gospel by: Joyce Jeffries. COME AND CELEBRATE!!!
- Clem Daniels End Zone Sports Lounge 1466 High Street Oakland, CA. All Day Bar B.Q.
Celebrating this day
SACRAMENTO
- The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau has joined resources with The Sacramento
Observer, and The Greater Sacramento Urban League to produce our area's first regionally
minded Juneteenth Celebration. Saturday, June 15 from 10am to 7pm, Granite Regional Park
with uphold 4 stages of live entertainment, a step contest, video game tourny, BBQ
Cook-Off, F&B, a full-blown children's area, vendors, fine arts walk, and much more!
- SisterFriends: A Circle of Sisters Creating presents-Juneteenth-Sankofa: A Evening of
Remembrance (this event is free and open to the public) When: Wednesday, June 19, 2002,
6:00pm to 9:00pm Where: Oak Park Community Center,3425 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Blvd;Sacramento, CA 95820 Why: As symbolized by the Sankofa bird " we need to
look back to go forward." This community evening was created three years ago by
Sisterfriend Toni Newman Ritchards based upon the annual events she hosted for her own
family. How: We will remember our enslaved ancestor through song and story and
commemorate the historical event of Juneteenth, which is now celebrated in various ways
across the country and throughout the world. In remembrance of our ancestors, you may wish
to prepare for the evening by fasting, volunteering, creating art, meditating, reflecting
and journaling. As we remember that our ancestors held celebrations, services and meals
after the long workday ended, we will serve a potluck dinner "buffet style"
after sun down. Please bring traditional soul food or family favorites prepared and ready
to serve. Fresh fruit, side dishes and desserts are especially welcome. Contacts:
Toni Newman Ritchards (916-395-3808); Gloria Dea Abernethy (916-427-5014); Faye Kennedy,
(916-383-5249)
- The Texas Juneteenth Club, President: Suzie Faye Patrick, Founder and Wagonmaster
Bernice Stewart. Orginized June 1970. Our members are from around the State of California
Alabama, and Texas.
POMONA
- Juneteenth America, Inc., (JAI) and the Pomona City Recritment Committee, invite you to
come celebrate and support of the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign at the Pomona
Valley Family Picnic, in recognition of the "13th Annual Juneteenth Family Reunion
Celebration", on Saturday, June 15, 2002, at Ganesha Park in Pomona, CA (White &
McKinley Streets - across from the Pomona Fairplex). Enjoy the day lessoning to Live
entertainment (Jazz, Gospel, R & B, Poetry, Hip-Hop, and a Magic Show by
"ICE". Also, fun and games for the kids, bring your picnic basket or enjoy great
Bar-Be-Que, multicultural food vendors, arts & crafts exhibitors, women and minority
job recruitment with the City of Pomona and Pomona Police Department. Call the Juneteenth
America Headquarters for Sponsorship Opportunities, Job Booth or Exhibitor Space, at (909)
988-5810.
ONTARIO
- August 2002: Juneteenth America, Inc., (JAI) and the City of Ontario, Co-Sponsor, invite
you to participant in the 5th Annual Emancipation Proclamation Founding Fathers Award
Dinner & Live Jazz Concert, honoring the "City's Founding Fathers and Outstanding
Community Leaders", on Friday, August 02, 2002, at the Ontario Doubletree Hotel, VIP
Networking Reception at 6:00pm, Dinner & Awards Program start at 7:00pm. Following
will be the two-day, exciting and educational "5th National Juneteenth
Convention/Expo" and Career Symposium, themed "Uniting People with
Tecnhology", and Health Fair, on Saturday, August 3, 2002, from 10:00am 6:00pm, at
the Ontario Convention Center. This event will showcase career and job booths with City,
County, Fortune 500 Corporations, and Government entities, Technology Pavillion, Health
and Technology Symposium, Free workshop with NACA No Money Down - First Time Home Buyers
Program, Entrepreneurial and Business Empowerment Opportunities, meet Juneteenth
affiliates from across the U.S.A., Live Entertainment on stage from 2:30pm 6:00pm. Help
support the Multi-Cultural Heritage Museum in the City of Ontario. Call the Juneteenth
America Headquarters for Sponsorship Opportunities, Careers Booth, Exhibitor Booth Space,
or Ticket Information at (909) 947-4346. Email: juneteentham@earthlink.net - (program
subject to changes without notice)
RIVERSIDE
- The 2nd Annual Inland Empire Juneteenth Celebration will be held in Riverside, CA, at
Bordwell Park-Stratton Center, 2008 Martin Luther King Blvd, Saturday, June 1, 2002, from
12 Noon to 6PM. This free family oriented celebration will feature a fashion show, health
information, historical presentations, food and merchandise vendors. Awards will be given
to local community youth orientated agencies. Special guest and concert, featuring The
Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band and DJ Maestro. Teen job faire also scheduled. Bring the
children , it will be fun for the kids. For information call 909-788-4959. Presented by
the Diversity Lecture Series and the National Council of Negro Women,Inc. Riverside
Section.
- The African American Association of Kaiser Permanente will be sponsoring their third
annual Juneteenth Celebration on Wednesday, June 19, 2002. The event will be held at
Kaiser Riverside Medical Center located at 10800 Magnolia Avenue in Riverside, California
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost to rent a table to display and sell African American
products/goods is $30. Our theme this year is Breast Cancer Awareness among African
Americans. We will have multiple vendors from an educational and enterprenuer stand point.
Some of our vendors will include the American Cancer Society, Sickle Cell Organization of
the Inland Counties, California State University at Fullerton, UCLA, Afri-Masks, Khadim of
Africa, Phenix Information Center, Designs by Don and many others. The purpose of this
event is to educate African Americans on the importance of good health, education, family
values,socialization/fellowship, entrepreneurship, patronizing businesses in our community
and supporting one another. Lunch purchases will be available from Gram's Mission Barbeque
and Palace. We will also feature entertainment by Mo Poetic and other vocal talent
provided by The Character Within. We will have music the entire day provided by JMC
Productions.
COMPTON
- Citizens of Zion Missionsary Baptist Church presents its Annual Juneteenth Celebration,
Saturday June 15, 2002 from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm hosted by the Women's Ministry.
Festivities will include Food, Music, Dancing, Poetry, Arts and Crafts at N.E. Fellowhip
Hall at 12930 N. Lime Ave at the Corner of Rosecrans and Lime in Compton.
DELANO
- Join us,in our Juneteenth celebration in the Historical Black Township of Allensworth.
The only Black Township in California that was founded by a ex-slave. Talk to Colonel
Allensworth Granddaughter and to the actual town members. we will re-plant the seeds of
inspiration,aspiration, reparation . Special Guest Featuring the Dynamic Gospel Singers, 4
With God, Dr.Horn; Professor Jamaal Goree; Radio host Tight Rope; Gospel rappers Richard
Jones; noted Poet/Comedian and many more .......(a Spiritual & Intellectual adventure)
Date June 15th from 10am to 4:30 contact C.Eziowku Washington on 310-837-3345 or email
cjwashington@usablackent.com
VALLEJO
- The Solano County African American Family Reunion Celebration Committee has hosted the
annual Black Family Day - Juneteenth on the third Saturday in June since 1989. This year's
event on June 15, 2002 is held at the Marina Vista Park located behind the Vallejo City
Hall building complex between the downtown area and the waterfront. The event
features a Health Fair with issues impacting African American families. Educational and
informational mini-workshops feature specific health care concerns. The food and craft
vendors have a diverse sampling of cultural items to tempt participants. The children's
activities consists of pony and horse rides, jumps, storytelling, facepainting and other
interesting things for children to do. Vallejo's Juneteenth Celebration is the
largest and longest running 1-day festival in Solano County and was recently featured in
the Vacaville Museum's exhibit, Solano Celebrates! Fairs, Festivals & Fun. The
purpose of this event is to recognize the many historical achievement of African American
families and to encourage constructive and collabroative efforts to deal with today's
concerns. Also to unify the community for proactive choices in the face of national
concerns impacting African American families in education, health, drug abuse, teen
pregnancy and employability.
S TOCKTON
- The African American Chamber of Commerce will host it's 3rd Annual, City-wide
Celebration, that has drawn thousands in the past two years. We will celebrate the theme,
"We Are the Village" on Saturday, June 15, 2002 in downtown Stockton, Miner and
Center Streets, from 11 am - 7 pm. We will have educational and cultural exhibits, a
village concept, food vendors, speakers, ethnic observances, health information, and wide
support from community service agencies. For more information contact Janet at (209)
952-6295.
M ODESTO
- This year will be featuring the Buffalo Soldiers a civil war reenactment and a goGospel
musical. We will kick-off our Juneteenth Celebration with a youth talent show and student
awards recognition. Our keynote speaker will talk about the traditon behind the emergence
of Juneteenth and it's significance in our culture.
T ORRANCE
- WILD WEDNESDAYS! CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH WITH BLUES ROYALTY "THE KING BROTHERS"
JUNE 19 Wild Wednesdays! free noon concert series celebrates Juneteenth with the San
Francisco blues band The King Brothers at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Wednesday,
June 19, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The Center is located at 3330 Civic Center Drive,
Torrance. In celebration of Juneteenth, the anniversary of the date when the last slaves
in America were freed, Wild Wednesdays! presents premier practitioners of the African
American musical idiom. Sam and Lee King inherited their blues styling from second cousins
and blues legends Freddy and Albert King. The King Brothers have been playing together for
30 years. In addition, Lee has played with Ike Turner, Big Joe Turner, Freddy King, and
Albert King, while Sam has toured with Albert King, recording the landmark "Blues at
Sunrise" album. The King Brothers won over 1,000 entries to earn a Budweiser
endorsement, and between their more than 150 shows a year, they find time to be the house
band for LA radio station KLSX-FM. The King Brothers won a Bammie award for the 1999
"Most Outstanding Blues Artist." Wild Wednesdays! is sponsored by the Cultural
Services Division of the Torrance Parks & Recreation Department with support from the
Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Musicians Union Local 47, Daily Breeze, and the
Rideshare program. For information, call (310) 618-6342.
R ANCHO CUCAMONGA
- Doris Wallace is hosting a Juneteeth Celebration Sunday June 30, 2003 2:00 P.M. To 6:00
P.M. Hertiage Park in Alta Loma, Ca . The Theme, " With the power of your thought we
can move mountain. Free admission Live entertainment Jazz band, fun for the entire family.
refreshment.
REDDING
- The Shasta County NAACP will sponsor it's third Juneteenth celebration
June 15th from 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM.. There will be music, poetry, singing, games,
dominoes and bid whist contest and information tables. Barbecue and other food items will
be for sale. For more information call 1-530-549-5131
SAN DEIGO
- WHATEVER FEMALE SOCIAL CLUB ANNUAL 3rd JUNETTENTH CELEBRATION J ST PIER,
CHULA VISTA, CA (OFF INTERSATE 5) JUNE 22, from 9-4. Learn the History of
JUNETEENTH.
- 2nd Annual Juneteenth celebration sponsored by Dennis T. Williams 310
Ladies Auxiliary, located at 465N 47th street San Diego California.There will be good fun,
good food. BBQ ribs, chicken, greens, potato salad, watermelons, corn on cob, sweet
potatoe pies. All proceeds go toward scholarships for our juniors.Info: 619-263-1218 or
619-999-6829 Donation: $12.00
VICTORVILLE
- Juneteenth 2002 "A Time to Remember" Sponsored by the High
Desert Black Heritage Committee in conjunction with the City of Victorville Parks and
Recreation Division. June 22, 2002 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Hook Community Center and Park,
14973 Joshua Street, Victorville, CA 92394 Live Entertainment/Food/Red Soda
Water/Watermelon/Kids Carnival/Health & Education Info/Door Prizes Free Admission For
information on vending tables and entertainment opportunities call: (760) 951-2819 or
(760) 2437486
SANTA ROSA
- On Saturday June 15, 2002, Santa Rosa will celebrate the Martin Luther
King Juneteen Festival at Martin Luther King Jr. Park 1330 Temple Avenue. The event will
begin with a basketball tournament and feature the following: music, food, arts and
crafts, a fashion show, reading program, children's activities and much more.
S AN FRANCISCO
- "Embracing Each Other Across the Nation" is the theme of hte 2002 San
Francisco Juneteenth Festival. The Parade, to be held on June 15th, will start at 9:00am
on the Golden Gate Park Panhandle (Masonic and Oak streets). The festival, June 15th and
16th, will take place on Fillmore Street between Eddy and Geary Blvd., beginning at noon.
Live entertainment includes The Temptations Motown Revue, JT the Bigga Figga, Roy Tyler
(formerly of the Gospel Hummingbirds), Lacye Baker and the Black Diamond Band. Parade
participants include the Bay Valley Covette Club, the Tallest Woman in the World --
Phyllis Williams, SF Dream Center, Violinist Bonnie Parker, and the African Outlet Spirit
Dancers. Grand Marshalls of the parade are Mayor Willie Brown, Asst. Police Chief Prentice
Sanders, Mary Rogers, and Eugene E. White
B ARSTOW
- On June 22, The High Desert will have its First Annual Juneteenth Celebration. The
celebration will be hosted by the Afro-American Historical committee of Barstow, a
coalition of dedicated representatives from our local black community. It will be held
from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at Sturnacle Park in Barstow. Sturnacle Park is located one block
north of Riverside Drive on the end of Mesa Drive. Activities planned for the day are
baseball and basketball games, double dutch jump rope competition, old fashioned games for
the kids, music and dancing, a barbecue and a number of speakers from the local community
and churches. Every one is invited to attend what promises to be a full and fun
celebration. For information call Clara Jefferson at 255-1818.
MURRIETA
- Murrieta is celebrating its Second Annual Juneteenth Festival. Southern Spice Catering
Service will have traditional pit smoked barbecue and downhome soul food available for
purchase.
BERKLEY
- Berkeley Juneteenth: Sunday, June 16., 11:00-6 pm. Threee stages,
arts adn crafts, by Ashby BART at Adeline Plaza.
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