Durham and Orange Counties

CEF is excited about all of the #Juneteenth celebrations coming up! Juneteenth is a celebration of African American Emancipation and a time to pay homage to those that have forged the path towards freedom. As an organization that recognizes the detrimental impacts of systemic racism on Black and Brown members of our communities this is an important holiday for us to reflect on our victories. If you would like to spend time with CEF community in celebration of Juneteenth, we will be attending the Art of Freedom – Juneteenth Exhibit – Third Friday Opening Reception at 6:00 PM June 17th. We will gather at the CEF Durham Office at 4:30 to eat and carpool, leaving at 5:30 for Golden Belt Campus (800 Taylor St). Check out what’s going on:

Durham County:

June 14-16 Juneteenth Celebration at Durty Bull brought to you by Twiwan Joyner. This three-day event will feature live musical performances from Durham’s finest artists, theatrical screenings, meet and greets, dance parties and more! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-celebration-tickets-363720887967

June 15 6:30-7:30 pm Juneteenth at Carolina Theatre – Exceptional Measures. Supported by Durham County Library and the Durham Library Foundation. Featuring: Grammy nominated artist Rissi Palmer, nationally competing spoken word artist Dasan Ahanu, and the acclaimed African American Dance Ensemble! Free, but registration is required https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/9042082

June 17 6:00 pm Join the CEF Durham community in celebration of Juneteenth, we will be attending the Art of Freedom – Juneteenth Exhibit – Third Friday Opening Reception at 6:00 PM June 17th. We will gather at the CEF Durham Office at 4:30 to eat and carpool, leaving at 5:30 for Golden Belt. https://www.facebook.com/events/384797563675785

June 17 6:30 pm – 12:00 am – Juneteenth Jubilee at The Fruit in Durham: Afrofuturism – Digital Art Show, Panel Discussion, Lo-Fi, and Celebration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-jubilee-afrofuturism-art-show-discussion-celebration-tickets-273252384237

June 18 & 19 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm – 17th Annual North Carolina Juneteenth Celebration at the Golden Belt Campus. This fun-filled, educational and uplifting event kicks off with the official Opening Ceremony that includes a processional with dancers, drummers, and the community, is followed by a presentation by the United States Colored Troops, prayer, proclamations, pouring of the libation, and presentations on the origin and significance of Juneteenth. Ends with a BBQ Cook-off Sunday 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm https://spectacularmag.com/events/ncjuneteenth/

June 18 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Father’s Day x Juneteenth Playdate at Motorco. $10 individuals, $20 family(up to 4). Join two of North Carolina’s most creative Dads for an all-ages Juneteenth x Father’s Day Play Date featuring Grammy-nominee and father of two Pierce Freelon and Puppet Master and father of six Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins (Missy Elliot, Pharrell). https://motorcomusic.com/event/juneteenth-play-date/

Orange County:

June 18 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Sacrifices- a Juneteenth Presentation with Spirit Freedom at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church. Free and open to the public, attendees will explore the trauma, struggle, and triumph and achievements of African Americans through performances, storytelling, and discussions of little known Hillsborough figures. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacrifices-and-celebration-a-juneteenth-presentation-with-spirit-freedom-tickets-350604446337

June 19 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Ackland F.A.M.: Juneteenth Celebration at Ackland Art Museum – Celebrate Juneteenth with several activities available in person on the final day of our current exhibition Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas. https://events.ackland.org/event/ackland-f-a-m-juneteenth-celebration/

June 19 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Celebrate Black Community & Culture at Hargraves Community Center – A coalition of local organizations invites you to be a part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration! Celebrate Black community and culture with live performances, Black-owned small business and non-profit expos, kids activities, food trucks, and more. @CHCNAACP @mcjcenter @chapelhillgov @carrborotowngov @ChapelHillCarrboroCitySchools https://www.chapelhillarts.org/calendar/juneteenth-celebration/

We hope you have a happy holiday wherever you are!