We have been hosting the community’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration for 24 years now. This means we have been creating connections of education and Black Excellence for over two decades. This year was no different!
Over 600 people came out to the Rainier Beach Community Center to watch incredible performances, dine on great food, take part in family fun, and get to know local organizations and business owners. Rainier Avenue Radio also streamed the entire day, interviewing prominent people with powerful messaging about the importance community togetherness.
Juneteenth honors the history of Black Excellence in the United States. So much of American culture – from music to clothing, and resources to the expansion of human rights – stems from African American influence. It is an honor to continue that that legacy with cultural performances, speeches, and artistry. This year, our stage saw Dolls & Gents Drill Team, the Double Dutch Divas, spoken word poets, Boots on the Ground and so much more.
Thank you to our sponsors: Seattle Parks & Recreation, King County of Public Health, Bellwether Housing, Rainier Beach: A Beautiful, Safe Place for Youth, the Rainier Beach Action Coalition, Wellpoint, and the Rainier Beach Community Center.
Photos by Hjaltalin Imagery
