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How Juneteenth Came to Vegas

Tyler D. Parry, an associate professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at UNLV, will share the history of the Juneteenth holiday and its broader importance within the United

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Living the Dream

Celebrate Juneteenth with Vegas City Opera and this special presentation of “Living the Dream.” This one-of-a-kind and powerful concert is a selection of song and poetry about the hope for

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History of Juneteenth

Tyler D. Parry, an associate professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at UNLV, will share the history of the Juneteenth holiday and its broader importance within the United

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Songs of Liberation

In celebration of Juneteenth, Ellis “Blusoul” Rice and the Blusoul Band will journey through African American music. This musical journey filled with blues, spiritual, and soul music will highlight the

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Juneteenth in Poetry & Art

Come together with the community as local authors and poets gather to recite original poems about Juneteenth to honor and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Audience

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Miss Juneteenth Fashion Show

Bobby DeMond Orlando Burris’ fashions are set to be featured at a Miss Juneteenth pre-pageant fashion show. The winner of the annual competition serves as Nevada youth ambassador and has

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Juneteenth: A Brunch Jamboree

This event is celebrates the Queer Black Experience of Juneteenth. This event is free and features a “dapper brunch” with live entertainment, networking, music, dance, food, drinks, and raffles.

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F.A.I.T.H. Juneteenth festival

Celebrate Juneteenth at this event, which includes a Kids Zone, where they can participate in arts and crafts and get their faces painted. Entertainment includes Praise Dancing, live music, African

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