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Memphis Juneteenth Festival celebrates freedom and African-American culture – FOX13 News Memphis

By Jill J. Walker

Black Identity Report FILE – Rein Morton waves a Pan-African flag on horseback during a June 19 celebration in Los Angeles, Friday, June 19, 2020. A new report Thursday, April 14, 2022 from the Pew Research Center says a majority of black Americans believe they are black people is at the heart of how they see themselves and shape their identity, even though many have diverse experiences and come from diverse backgrounds. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) (Jae C. Hong)

By FOX13Memphis.com News Staff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Memphis June 16 party is back this summer to celebrate freedom and African-American culture.

Juneteenth, which is Sunday, June 19, is a federal holiday to commemorate the emancipation of African Americans.

The festival is a free event June 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Health Sciences Park at Madison Avenue and S. Dunlap Street.

Juneteenth is one of Memphis’ longest-running African-American celebrations and draws 30,000 to 40,000 people each year, according to event organizers.

See the list of events here.

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