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
Juneteenth Day
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’
Atkinson neighborhood raises Juneteenth flag to kick off celebrations
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Xmen United, LLC hosted the "3rd Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration." The purpose is to have the symbol of freedom fly inside the community as a constant reminder of what has been fought for in the community and help kick off the forthcoming Juneteenth Day celebrations that will be taking place in the city in the coming weeks. Xmen United, … [Read more...] about Atkinson neighborhood raises Juneteenth flag to kick off celebrations
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of legalized 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. … [Read more...] about What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth Day and Freedom
Juneteenth Day is the celebration of the ending of slavery in the USA. In 1865, US Army troops arrived in Texas and officially announced that slaves were free by executive decree. Texas was the last of the Confederate states to grant slaves their freedom. Texas was also the first state to make Juneteenth Day an official holiday. African Americans, it is time to take freedom to … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Day and Freedom
Juneteenth Day resolutions
Juneteenth Day takes place Wednesday June 19, 2024 in the USA. The ending of slavery in the USA in 1865 is celebrated in many cities around the country. In 2024 let’s add a new tradition to celebrating Juneteenth Day. African Americans should make Juneteenth Day resolutions in the same manner people do New Years resolutions. “Free at last. Free at last. Thank God almighty … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Day resolutions