Library director Danielle McGhee will discuss how to use genealogy as a "progressive tool during a global pandemic. Due to COVID-19, we had to make large adjustments to this year’s celebration. Along with that, the city approved a measure to accelerate the renaming on parks, … This year, the coronavirus pandemic has halted most normal gatherings and celebrations.Although this year's holiday will look different, you can still recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black people and Black culture to our country. In 1905, Thomas J. ©Copyright 1996-2020. From noon to 8 p.m. on June 19, Juneteenth Shop Black (cdcoshops.com) will feature 100 businesses, 50 from Memphis and 50 from across the country.Organizations such as the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (nationaljuneteenth.com) in Mississippi are still seeking a congressional declaration to make Juneteenth a national holiday. It's really valuable to understand how the city began and the way in which our part of town looked completely different .. during the Civil War era," said Rowena Houghton Dasch, executive director of the museum.The tour includes videos for each stop, as well as the option to purchase a shoebox lunch from Hoover's Cooking.Downs-Jones Library at Huston-Tillotson University will host a virtual Juneteenth event on June 19. In 1980, Texas became the first state to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday.
Some of the issues the organization focuses on include voting, education and economic equality. Lauren Mitchell @renlauxNancy Flores @latinoculture Thursday Jun 18, 2020 at 6:21 PM Jun 19, 2020 at 6:02 AM.

From noon to 8 p.m. on June 19, You can also make a donation to a civil rights organization. Location: Britton, Durst, Howard, Spence Bldg. In 2020, all but four states observe it as a state holiday. According to CBS News, more than 41% of Black business owners in the U.S. shuttered their companies for good between February and mid-April.As support for the Black Lives Matter movement grows, many people are finding ways to show solidarity by making an effort to support local Black businesses. Austin Juneteenth celebrations take on new meaning in 2020 .

Community leaders hope to raise awareness and start conversations between law enforcement and the community.The event will be held in person at 7 p.m. at Kyle City Hall. The east side of Austin has a rich African-American history. In 2020, all but four states observe it as a state holiday.For many years, communities across the nation have celebrated the day with food, music and displays of unity. Food distribution will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Carver Museum.This virtual celebration will run from 6 to 10 p.m. Find more information at The city of Kyle is hosting their inaugural Dialogue for Peace & Progress Summit on June 19.Moderated by Kyle City Council Member Dex Ellison, community leaders hope to raise awareness and start conversations between law enforcement and the community.The event will be held in person at 7 p.m. at Kyle City Hall. “Join us for the Lubbock Juneteenth 2020 at 5&J (1106 5th St.) & the LHUCA Plaza! Here are five ways to observe and learn about Juneteenth while staying safe in Austin.This livestream — organized by the George Washington Carver Museum, in collaboration with Six Square, Greater East Austin Youth Association, Jump On It and District 1 City Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison — is set for June 19.The stream will be hosted across multiple platforms (with support from the Vortex theater) and will include music, speeches and a raffle.

Central Texas Juneteenth Website. Before the stream, barbecue plates will be distributed by the 10,000 Fearless First Responders organization to local community members most impacted by COVID-19. "This is a really good moment, to gain a better understanding about the way Austin developed and how that connects to race. "Register and find more information at linktr.ee/ht_downsjoneslibrary.Many businesses have found themselves struggling as a result of pandemic safety restrictions and social distancing measures.