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Jawando, Council Commemorate Juneteenth
County Councilmember Will Jawando led a council proclamation commemorating Juneteenth on Tuesday. Jawando said Juneteenth has been celebrated by African Americans as a “second independence day,” and formally recognizes the… Read More
Concerts, Celebrations Planned for Juneteenth in Montgomery County
Concerts, art exhibits, scavenger hunts, historical presentations, film screenings and more are planned in celebration of Juneteenth, the date 158 years ago when federal troops went to Galveston, Texas to… Read More
Scotland Community Preparing Festivities, Fundraising on Juneteenth
A three-day Juneteenth celebration featuring music, a day of service, races, classic car show, baseball game and film festival is being readied for June 17-19. The proceeds from the events,… Read More
Juneteenth Celebration Showcases ‘Black Montgomery County In Its Authentic Self’
On Saturday, the local community gathered for Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth celebration. “Today you’re going to see, then, Black Montgomery County in its authentic self,” said Jim Stowe, director of… Read More
Community Gathers for Juneteenth Celebration in Germantown
Residents joined Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth celebration Saturday at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. This is the first year Juneteenth is both a national and county paid holiday.… Read More
25th Annual Montgomery County Juneteenth Celebration Features Awards and Events
The 7th annual presentation of the African American Living Legend Awards kicks off the county’s 25th annual celebration of Juneteenth. County Executive Marc Elrich will present the African American Living… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Not for Juneteenth Holiday
Montgomery County government has posted the following holiday schedule for Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth: County Offices — closed. State offices and courts — closed. State Motor Vehicle… Read More
Sandy Spring Slave Museum Hosts Juneteenth Exhibit
The Sandy Spring Slave Museum will host a Juneteenth exhibit that will be open to the public on Saturday, June 4th from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The exhibit was inspired by… Read More
Varias Actividades en Montgomery Durante la Conmemoración de ‘Juneteenth’
Se planean conciertos, oradores y mucha música en todo el condado de Montgomery para celebrar ‘Juneteenth’, la fecha de hace 156 años cuando las tropas federales fueron a Galveston, Texas,… Read More
Variety of Concerts, Speeches Planned for Juneteenth Celebration and Reflection on Saturday
Concerts, speakers and lots of music is planned around Montgomery County in celebration of Juneteenth, the date 156 years ago when federal troops went to Galveston, Texas to ensure that… Read More
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Reconoce y Celebra ‘Juneteenth’
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery emitió la siguiente declaración en reconocimiento y celebración de ‘Juneteenth’ el sábado 19 de junio y su designación como feriado nacional: El Concejo elogia… Read More
Juneteenth Celebration Honors 5 Leaders in the African American Community
Montgomery County is holding an all-day Juneteenth Celebration Saturday at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. This year’s theme is Freedom at the Rock…Acknowledge, Educate, Celebrate. The event runs… Read More