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SUMMARY:HIP - HOPE Summer Break
DESCRIPTION:HIP – HOPE Summer Break\nDate June 8th – July 31st \nTime: 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. \nLocation: Eddie Davis Community Center\, 1312 Maple St\, West Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n  \n \n 
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LOCATION:Eddie Davis Community Center\, Inc.\, 1312 Maple Street\, West Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50265
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SUMMARY:Human for Racial Justice 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Human for Racial Justice 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration\n  \nWest Branch\, IA celebrates second annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom from June 14–19\, 2026\, with a historic site tour on June 19 \nEvent Overview\nThe Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom is a community-centered observance honoring the legacy of Juneteenth — the day in 1865 when Union forces in Galveston\, Texas\, enforced the Emancipation Proclamation\, freeing enslaved people in Confederate territory www.hchsonline.org. The celebration blends education\, reflection\, and cultural expression to mark both the historical significance and the ongoing pursuit of racial justice. \nKey Dates & Activities\n\nJune 14–19\, 2026: Main celebration period\, featuring community gatherings\, educational sessions\, and cultural programming West Branch Times.\nJune 19\, 2026: Historic site tour — participants will explore locations tied to Juneteenth’s history\, offering context and connection to the day’s meaning West Branch Times.\nActivities are designed to share stories of Black resilience\, resistance\, and liberation\, while fostering empathy and advocacy for racial justice Good Good Good.\n\nPurpose & Significance\nJuneteenth is recognized as the oldest African American holiday in the U.S. and became a federal holiday in 2021 www.hchsonline.org. For Humans for Racial Justice\, the event serves as both a commemoration and a call to action — encouraging attendees to deepen understanding of U.S. history\, support racial equity\, and commit to creating a more just future Tyler Star News. \nHow to Participate\nWhile specific registration details are not listed in the provided sources\, such events typically welcome the public. You can: \n\nCheck local community boards or the Humans for Racial Justice website for updates.\nAttend the historic site tour on June 19 for a guided experience.\nJoin community gatherings\, workshops\, or cultural performances during the celebration period.\n\nTip: If you’re in Iowa or nearby\, this event offers a meaningful way to engage with Juneteenth’s history and its relevance to contemporary racial justice efforts. \nEvents throughout the week include:Saturday\, June 14th\, 1PM Children’s Story Hour at The Black RoseSaturday\, 3-5 PM\, WB Heritage Museum openSunday\, June 15th\, 2PM Community Chorus Concert\, “A Juneteenth Commemoration in Song”\, WB United Methodist Church\,Sunday\, 3:30-5:00 WB Heritage Museum openThursday\, June 19th\, 10 AM Children’s Story Hour at The Black Rose\,Thursday\, 5PM Tour of local historic sites on the Underground Railroad beginning at The Black Rose6:30-8:00 PM WB Heritage Museum \n  \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/human-for-racial-justice-2nd-annual-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:The Black Rose Book Store\, 116 W Main St\, West Branch\, IA\, 52358
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Kickoff Concert
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth Kickoff Concert\nTime: 6p.m. \nDate: June 17 \nLocation: First Christian Church\, 3476 Main St\, Keokuk\, IA \n \nThe Keokuk Juneteenth Celebration will take place June 17-20 with four days of events honoring culture\, history\, and community. \nFestivities begin Wednesday\, June 17\, with the annual Juneteenth Concert at First Christian Church at 6 p.m.\, featuring a variety of local artists. \nOn Thursday\, June 18\, storyteller Angela Williams will present at the Keokuk Public Library at 11 a.m.\, followed by the Juneteenth Parade at 6 p.m. The parade will travel from the mall to Dr. Getwell’s and feature the Waterloo Drill Team\, who will perform at the conclusion of the parade. Community members are encouraged to enjoy dinner at Dr. Getwell’s following the event. \n  \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/juneteenth-kickoff-concert/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 3476 Main St\, Keokuk\, IA
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SUMMARY:Burns United Methodist Church & Black Methodists for Church Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Burns United Methodist Church & Black Methodists for Church Renewal \nTime: 6:30-8:00p.m. \nLocation: 1909 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA \n \n  \nBurns United Methodist Church & Black Methodists for Church Renewal Presents an Evening with the Black Iowa History Films of Howard University Professor Emeritus Steve Berry \nSilent Art Auction Fundraiser 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/burns-united-methodist-church-black-methodists-for-church-renewal/
LOCATION:Burns United Methodist Church\, 1909 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314
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