Juneteenth Celebrates 55 Years with ’35th Annual Scholarship Pageant’

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. and the Juneteenth committee hosted the “35th Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant,” as part of its 55th Annual Juneteenth celebration at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th St., the historic location where Juneteenth celebrations originated in Milwaukee. The Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant continues to serve as a platform that uplifts youth, celebrates cultural heritage, and invests in the future through education. The pageant featured remarkable performances ranging from gymnastics and praise dancing to instrumental preludes, spoken word, and heartfelt reflections on life. The success of this year’s milestone event would not have been possible without the generous support of sponsors, dedicated volunteers, committed staff, and the unwavering encouragement of families and friends. This year’s are Miss Juneteenth Gianna Cooks, Mr. Juneteenth Jace White, Little Miss Juneteenth Ava Garry, and Little Mister Juneteenth Michael Terry, Jr. This year’s event chairs were Felicia Williams, Sukari Fears and Tammie Chipley.