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October 30th, 2025

Juneteenth Day

Northcott Neighborhood House presents ‘I Am Juneteenth’ 2023 Freedom Ball

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted the "I Am Juneteenth" 2023 Freedom Ball. This year's ball was a chance for more than four hundred guests to fellowship, network, and have fun. The Juneteenth Scholarship Court, including Ms. Juneteenth Day Adaobi Nnamuchi (lower, right photo) was also on hand to greet guest and take part in the festivities. As part … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House presents ‘I Am Juneteenth’ 2023 Freedom Ball

Juneteenth Day official city holiday; Mayor Johnson signs ordinance

Milwaukee always goes big for Juneteenth with parades and a street festival, but now, June 19 is an official city holiday. Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed an ordinance Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 to make it official, joining with the federal government and about half the states in formally marking June 19 as a holiday honoring of the end of slavery in the United States. Under … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Day official city holiday; Mayor Johnson signs ordinance

Council votes to make Juneteenth an official city holiday

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the Common Council approved an ordinance making Juneteenth Day an official city holiday. The legislation – Council file #220475 – was authored by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs. “Juneteenth Day (June 19) holds a special significance for so many people -- it is a federal holiday and a few years ago Milwaukee County passed legislation recognizing … [Read more...] about Council votes to make Juneteenth an official city holiday