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 … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebrates 55 Years with ’35th Annual Scholarship Pageant’
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Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 11, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Juneteenth celebrates 55 years with '35th Annual Scholarship Pageant'; Milwaukee Students Connect at GMUL's "S.T.E.A.M. n2 Careers Summit"; Peabo Bryson, timeless tenor of Disney ballads and R&B legend, dead at 75; Dr. MLK, Jr., Community … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 11, 2026
Northcott Neighborhood House Announces ’55th Annual Juneteenth Day Celebration’ Line-up
On May 27, 2026, the Juneteenth Day Planning Committee Chair Tony Kearney was joined by, committee leaders and partners Bader Philanthropies Vice President of Engagement Frank Cumberbatch; and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Sarah Pancheri, at Northcott Neighborhood House for a news conference announcing the 55th Annual Juneteenth Day … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House Announces ’55th Annual Juneteenth Day Celebration’ Line-up
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 4, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Northcott Neighborhood House announces '55th Annual Juneteenth Day Celebration' line-up; American Legion Post 490 hosts '7th Annual Southern Style Breakfast'; Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center director shares excitement as center set to … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 4, 2026
Milwaukee celebrates 54th Juneteenth
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., hosted the 54th Annual Juneteenth Festival. This year's theme was “Juneteenth – A Celebration of Love, Life, and Freedom." The day began with the Juneteenth Jubilee Parade, which started at 14th Street and Atkinson Avenue on Milwaukee's nothside. The route heads south along Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, to … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates 54th Juneteenth
Local leaders raise Juneteenth flag over Milwaukee City Hall
The pouring rain didn't stop early Juneteenth celebrations from taking place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Milwaukee leaders gathered at the Zeidler Municipal Building to raise the Juneteenth flag. Milwaukee officials said it's important to remember and reflect on the history of Juneteenth. "It's about freedom. It's about liberation. It's about showing us who we … [Read more...] about Local leaders raise Juneteenth flag over Milwaukee City Hall
34rd annual Juneteenth MKE Freedom Ball celebrates young black scholars
On Friday, June 13, 2025, Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. (NNHI), hosted its "34rd Annual Milwaukee Juneteenth Freedom Ball" at Harley Davidson Museum's The Garage, 500 W. Canal St. The Freedom Ball empowers the next generation by providing equitable access to higher education. Through community-driven financial support, NNHI awards scholarships that foster academic … [Read more...] about 34rd annual Juneteenth MKE Freedom Ball celebrates young black scholars
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth … [Read more...] about What Is Juneteenth?
Northcott Neighborhood House celebrates ’53rd Annual Juneteenth Day’
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Northcott Neighborhood House presented the "53rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Parade and Festival" from N. 14th St. and W. Atkinson Ave. to N. MLK Dr. and W. Locust St. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest – held Juneteenth Day celebrations in the United States. June 19, 2024 marked the 53rd anniversary of the local event to commemorate … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House celebrates ’53rd Annual Juneteenth Day’
Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., presents ‘Juneteenth Milwaukee Freedom Ball 2024’
On June 14, 2024, Northcott Neighborhood House, along with the Juneteenth Planning Committee, presented the "2024 Juneteenth Milwaukee Freedom Ball," at the Harley Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St. The mission of the ball is to empower the next generation by providing equitable access to higher education through scholarships funded by collaborative community financial support. … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., presents ‘Juneteenth Milwaukee Freedom Ball 2024’