Here’s where to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities

Ways to Honor Juneteenth

Today, Juneteenth is both a celebration and a call to action—a day to reflect on the past, honor Black culture and contributions, and recommit to justice and equity. Across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, communities are coming together to uplift this legacy. Here are a few meaningful ways to take part.

Here’s where to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities

Shameka Bogan didn’t grow up celebrating Juneteenth. Raised in a small town in Alabama, she said the Fourth of July was the holiday that brought out flags, fireworks, grilled meats and family pride.  “I had heard of Juneteenth and I kind of knew what it was but the Fourth of July was a huge thing for us,” Bogan said. “Even as a Black child growing up in the South, it was like something was missing.” That something, she would later discover when …