Juneteenth
- Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery, is celebrated across the country on June 19.
- The 25th annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas kicks off Thursday in Plaza Midwood at the House of Africa and runs through the weekend.
- Events include a parade, street festival, and the Freedom and Unity March, which will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Grady Cole Center.
- The 3rd annual Charlotte Juneteenth Celebration will be held from Friday through Sunday at 619 Anderson Street. There will be live performances, workshops, vendors, and other activities through the weekend.
- Bessemer City will host its 4th annual Juneteenth Festival from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday in Centennial Park. Admission is free.
- The town of Indian Trail will host a Juneteenth Celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday at Crossing Paths Park. The event will include professional poets and spoken word performances, a community panel discussion, African dance and drumming, food trucks, arts and crafts, and other activities.
StarMed Healthcare and BBOC host Juneteenth
StarMed Healthcare Estramonte said
“Our organization is honored to give back to the community that we serve. BBOC is helping strengthen local, Black-owned businesses and has been instrumental in growing awareness and the economic impact these events generate,”
- StarMed Healthcare joined forces with Black Business Owners of Charlotte (BBOC) on Sunday
- StarMed CEO Jim Estramonte said he was excited to partner with BBOC for the event.
- They will host a Juneteenth Buy-Black Fest to generate revenue for Black-owned businesses in west Charlotte.
- This festival included food trucks, retailers, desserts, music, and a kids’ fun zone.
- The event is designed to generate revenue for Black-owned businesses.
The family festival, from 2 to 8 p.m. June 19 at 4108
Black Business Owners of Charlotte (BBOC)
- BBOC was founded in 2014 to empower current and future business owners with the resources they need to be successful and be able to uplift the community.
- Black Business Owners of Charlotte empowers business owners with the resources needed to sustain a lucrative business while inspiring them to reach back and uplift their communities.
- BBOC has hosted more than 100 major events and drives about $9 million annually to black-owned businesses and the Charlotte community.
- “BBOC has adopted a model that has resulted in sustained economic impact — listen to the needs of Black-owned businesses and our community, partner with local stakeholders like StarMed Healthcare, and serve by creating community-focused programs, events, and initiatives,” said Cathay Dawkins, founder and executive director of BBOC.