We kicked off our Juneteenth celebration with the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival last weekend—the event that has served as Atlanta’s official Juneteenth celebration since it was first recognized as a city holiday. Now in its 5th year as an official city observance, Juneteenth is a time to honor the journey toward freedom and reflect on the work still ahead. Today, on Juneteenth, we continue that reflection—celebrating progress while staying committed to equity, inclusion, and justice

This #Juneteenth, our museum will host a variety of events and programs highlighting the holiday all month long. Also known as Freedom Day, the Juneteenth holiday represents a time to gather with family and community, honor the present and reflect on shared history and tradition. Our museum's Juneteenth theme is "Senses of Freedom: Exploring the Tastes, Sounds and Experiences of an African American Celebration." Each week in June, the museum will explore the origins of Juneteenth, the ways newly