Friday, June 16 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. - Juneteenth Flag Raising
The city will raise a Juneteenth Flag at the Penfield Tate II Municipal Building at 3 p.m. Remarks from local leaders, including representatives from Boulder City Council, NAACP and Boulder Valley schools, will follow the flag-raising.
- Where: Penfield Tate II Municipal Building (1777 Broadway, Boulder, CO)
- Visit the city's website to add this event to your calendar.
Saturday, June 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. - Juneteenth Poetry Open Mic
From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. To honor this occasion, OUT Boulder County is uplifting Black and queer voices through poetry, art, food, and community.
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Where: The Gallery @ Bus Stop Apartments (4895 Broadway, Boulder, CO)
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Register for this event through OUT Boulder County's sign-up form.
Sunday, June 18 through Wednesday, June 21 - A Celebration of Black Joy and Excellence: Juneteenth 2023
NAACP Boulder County and ECAACE are back for their 3rd Annual Boulder County Juneteenth 2023 Celebration! Find more details and registration information for the below events on Eventbrite.
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Youth Storytelling with Nyasha Williams
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Where: First Congregational Church (1128 Pine St, Boulder, CO)
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When: Sunday, June 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Young Writers Masterclass with Nyasha Williams
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Where: Longmont Library (409 4th Ave, Longmont, CO)
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When: Sunday, June 18, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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Juneteenth Celebration with Alice Faye Duncan
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Where: University of Colorado Boulder University Memorial Center Glenn Miller Ballroom (1669 Euclid Avenue, Boulder, CO)
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When: Monday, June 19, 1 to 3 p.m.
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- Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History Through Song
- Where: Broomfield Public Library
- When: June 21, 7 p.m.