Juneteenth
Baytown is gearing up for one of its biggest Juneteenth events of the year as the city’s 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration returns to Bicentennial Park on Saturday, June 13. The free community event will bring together residents and visitors for an evening of live music, cultural pride, family activities, and a celebration of freedom and […]
Galveston Island will once again serve as the backdrop for one of the region’s most meaningful Juneteenth celebrations as the Freedom Sounds in Music Festival takes over Menard Park on June 19, 2026. The free event invites families, residents, and visitors to honor the history of Juneteenth through a full day of live entertainment, cultural […]
Houston’s historic Acres Homes community will celebrate freedom, culture, and neighborhood pride during the 2026 Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 13. The annual event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will take place at the Acres Homes Multi Service Center, bringing residents together for one of the area’s most anticipated […]
Families across Houston are invited to come together for a day of culture, community, and fun as Lone Star College Houston North Victory hosts its Juneteenth Community Celebration on Saturday, June 20. The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the campus located at 4141 Victory Drive in northwest Houston. […]
One of gospel music’s most celebrated voices is coming to Galveston as part of a special Juneteenth weekend event honoring faith, freedom, and community. The 5th Annual Emancipation Gospel Celebration Concert will take place at the historic 1894 Grand Opera House, bringing together award winning artists and community leaders for an evening of inspiration and […]
The Galveston Railroad Museum is paying tribute to a pivotal chapter in American history this June with its special exhibit, The Pullman Porters: A Tribute to Juneteenth. Running from June 1 through June 30, the exhibit shines a spotlight on the African American railroad workers whose dedication, resilience, and sacrifice helped shape both the nation’s […]
The Community Music Center of Houston will present its 11th Annual Legacy Project on Sunday, June 7, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eldorado Ballroom, located at 2310 Elgin Street in Houston. This yearās celebration, themed āA Celebration of Lineage, Memory, and Musical Inheritance,ā will honor musicians and educators whose work has helped […]
As part of our Juneteenth event series highlighting Black legacy, achievement, and community, members of the Forest Brook High School and M.B. Smiley High School Class of 1984 are preparing to celebrate a major milestone. The “We’re 60” Birthday Party will bring classmates together for an evening of fellowship, reflection, and celebration as they honor […]
Houston’s historic Emancipation Park will once again serve as a gathering place for celebration, culture, and connection during Juneteenth The Reunion, an annual event honoring the holiday’s deep roots in the city where freedom was first announced to enslaved Texans in 1865. Scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the […]
Each day leading up to Juneteenth, we will highlight Houstonians who have impacted their city and set the trend wherever they are.
Larry C. Stephens, Jr. has over 25 years of banking experience and is the Regional President for South Texas at Hancock Whitney Bank. Larry has worked for Hancock Whitney in total for over 18 years.
Founding memberĀ and creative director of the Waxaholics DJBIGREEKS is not only a DJ BUT an entrepreneur, music director and curator. You can always find him supporting, promoting or championing a black business.