In honor of Juneteenth , the day when more than 200,000 enslaved African Americans in Confederate states were declared free, The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center will present a day-long Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
The programming schedule will include activities, performances and discussions suitable for the entire family. As part of the celebration line-up the museum will host "Step Up: The Divine Nine," a panel discussion scheduled for 1:30 p.m., which will pay tribute to the Black fraternities and sororities; a Greek step show will take place at 2:30 p.m. and a special travelling exhibit, "The Heart and Soul of the Movement; The Influence of Greek Organizations," will be on display.
The DuSable' s 2024 Juneteenth celebration is free and open to the public and the day will also include a family friendly games station; children's storytime; African marketplace; musical performances by Joe Pratt and the Source One Band; country music performer, Immanuel, and the R&B hits band the Javon Watson Experience. There will be a morning Yoga session; "Children's Pavilion" with horseback rides, inflatables, arts and crafts activities, and a petting zoo.