Juneteenth 2022
This year the Juneteenth holiday, June 19, falls on a Sunday. The federal holiday is observed on Monday June 20. Our dojo will close in honor of Juneteenth on Monday June 20.
Take time to learn about the history of Juneteenth.
What Is Juneteenth? by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.:
What Is Juneteenth? African American History Blog | The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross
Juneteenth: What It Is And How It Is Observed : NPR
On June 18, 2021 President Biden proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day of Observance. Because this year it falls on a Sunday the federal holiday will be observed on June 20.
A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2021 | The White House
Explore meaningful ways to observe the holiday:
4 meaningful ways to observe Juneteenth this year - The Washington Post
Juneteenth has been celebrated in Oregon for 50 years!
The celebration of Juneteenth Oregon dates back to 1945 when Clara Peoples introduced the tradition from Muskogee, Oklahoma, to her co-workers at the Kaiser Shipyards in Portland. Upon moving to Portland in 1945, Clara Peoples was surprised to learn that the Juneteenth holiday was unknown in this part of the country. Later Clara helped to initiate Portland’s annual citywide Juneteenth celebration in 1972." [ quote from https://www.juneteenthor.com/about-us/ ]
Check out the activities scheduled in Portland this weekend:
2022 Juneteenth Oregon 50th Annual Celebration | PDX Jazz | Where Jazz Lives