Join the Yellow Springs community for a full day of events commemorating Juneteenth through history, culture, education, art, and celebration.
Schedule of Events
- 9:45 a.m.
- Gather for the Historic Walk
- Location: In front of the Olive Kettering Library at Antioch College
- Parking available behind the library.
- 10:00 a.m.
- Juneteenth Historic Walk Begins
- Explore local history and the significance of Juneteenth through a guided community walk.
- 10:45 a.m.
- Arrival at John Bryan Center
- Location: Front Lawn, John Bryan Center, 100 Dayton Street
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- 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Juneteenth Program
- Location: John Bryan Center Front Lawn
- Features musical performances, Juneteenth history presentations, readings from WPA Slave Narratives, and more.
- 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Juneteenth Community Lunch (Free)
- Location: John Bryan Center
- Local chef Locksley Harper will provide a meal inspired by Black food traditions.
- 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Juneteenth Community Fair
- Location: John Bryan Center Lawn
- Enjoy music by DJ Basim, performances by Tronee Threatt, Phenom Brown, and Misty Gill & Friends, along with community resources and non-food vendors.
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- 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Movie Screening & Panel Discussion
- Location: Little Art Theatre
- Screening of Chosen: A Love Letter to Black Trans Community, highlighting the 2025 Black Trans Reunion in New Orleans, followed by a panel discussion.
- Cost: $15 (Fundraiser benefiting the Coretta Scott King Center).
- 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Juneteenth Artist Interactive Workshop
- Location: Village Cyclery Courtyard, Dayton Street near Corry Street
- Sister Trillium and featured artist Joshua Whitaker will lead a collaborative art-making experience celebrating the legacy of Black American freedom.
Donate
Support the Yellow Springs Juneteenth Celebration by donating through The 365 Project:
- Website: the365projectys.org
- Click the Donate button on the website.
Contact Information
For additional information:
- Email: the365project@gmail.com
Accessibility
- ASL interpretation will be provided throughout the event.
The event is presented by the Yellow Springs Juneteenth Planning Committee and is sponsored by the Village of Yellow Springs, WYSO 91.3, and the Yellow Springs Community Foundation.