Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, hope and change, is a reminder that the quest for freedom has been an ongoing, hard fought battle.
The Berkeley Juneteen Festival will be held Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m in South Berkeley.
"The Berkeley Juneteenth Festival highlights African American culture, and is an all American celebration with diverse attendance and participation by all Bay Area communities," event organizers said. "Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, hope and change, is a reminder that the quest for freedom has been an ongoing, hard fought battle."
Last year's Berkeley Juneteenth celebration was cancelled. But the show must go on!
The festival is held on Adeline Blvd. near Alcatraz Avenue. Visit the website for more information.
The Berkeley Juneteenth Festival is accessible by AC Transit bus lines 9, 15, 18, 88 and F.
Juneteenth Festival in Berkeley
Saturday, June 13, 2009
The Black Hour
