2022 Juneteenth Celebration “Celebrating 157 years of Telling our History”

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day, is an American holiday celebrated annually on June 19. It is the oldest, national commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S. This year marks the 157th anniversary of when Union Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas, with the news that the Civil War ended and that enslaved people were now free. This announcement was more than two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Juneteenth offers each of us the opportunity to acknowledge hard truths from U.S. history, celebrate the liberation of the enslaved ancestors of African Americans, and work together to advance racial healing, equity, and justice in our communities. The NAACP  has hosted the North San Diego County Juneteenth for over 55 years. This year is particularly notable with it designated as a federal holiday after over 156 years of its existence.
 
Highlights of this year's event promote the importance of education, contributions, and achievement.  Highlights of the all-day event are performances, Kidz Zone, Educational - Community Info Outreach, Free Health Screenings, Vaccine Station, Local Artists / Musicians, and Food & Beverage Vendors.

Join in celebrating the 157th year of liberation and emancipation.

Produced by: The North San Diego County branch of the National Association of the Advancement of the Colored People (NAACP) and its Event Committee.
Theme: Celebrating 157 years of freedom from slavery
When: Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 10am-5pm
Where: Downtown Oceanside, Pier View Way
Why: The primary purpose of the Juneteenth Celebration is to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States by celebrating the joys of liberty, educating the community about our heritage, and promoting positive cultural interaction

For more information visit the NAACP Website or email [email protected]

Sponsorships: Individuals and businesses are encouraged to invest in NAACP programs at all levels including sponsorship of the Kidz Zone and awards for our ACT-SO winners, table sponsors and in-kind donations. 

Branch Mission Statement: The mission of the North San Diego County NAACP is to empower under-served community members with the knowledge to improve their social and economic status through advocacy, human and civil rights services.