Pictured Above from the 2019 banquet:
Juneteenth General Chair, Dwana Bradley; Banquet Speaker Louis Carr, BET Networks; Juneteenth King & Queen Art and Marci Rabon
Juneteenth General Chair, Dwana Bradley; Banquet Speaker Louis Carr, BET Networks; Juneteenth King & Queen Art and Marci Rabon
Welcome to our
Iowa Juneteenth Observance Website
2021 Events Flyer
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Information on our 2021 Road to Justice
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Click the file to get our 2021 Event Schedule
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A Message from Our General Chairperson: |
Words can't express my happiness with last year's Iowa Juneteenth 2020 Virtual event. We were able to present to people not only in our city and state but across the world. This year we are excited to be in person and celebrate Iowa Juneteenth June 12th - June 19th, 2021. We look forward to seeing you. The events of Iowa Juneteenth are able to happen due to our sponsors and individual giving. I ask you to give to our organization as we continue to make an impact on the community. You can click below at:
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Thank you again! Share this with others! Next year’s Iowa Juneteenth will be large. Go to our Volunteer Page to sign up to help for the 2021 Iowa Juneteenth.
Blessings,
Dwana Bradley, General Chairperson
Iowa Juneteenth Observance
Click a button below to help us with our mission
Blessings,
Dwana Bradley, General Chairperson
Iowa Juneteenth Observance
Click a button below to help us with our mission
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Click on the video above for a special message from our Chairperson
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration that commemorates the June 19th, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in the United States of America.
The Iowa Juneteenth Observance has been in existence for 30 years, and was founded by Gary Lawson in 1990. On April 11, 2002 the Iowa Juneteenth holiday was made an official holiday. It is our desire to promote the "spirit" of Juneteenth throughout the year.
The Iowa Juneteenth Observance has been in existence for 30 years, and was founded by Gary Lawson in 1990. On April 11, 2002 the Iowa Juneteenth holiday was made an official holiday. It is our desire to promote the "spirit" of Juneteenth throughout the year.
Our Mission
The primary mission of the Iowa Juneteenth Observance is to educate Iowans on the history of Juneteenth and to preserve Juneteenth for future generations to come.
Strategies
The strategies of the Iowa Juneteenth Observance are to present activities via platforms that promote freedom, liberty and responsible citizenship.
Events
Juneteenth Week for 2021
June 12th - Health Day/Vaccination Clinic 11:00am-4:00pm - Western Gateway Park
June 13th - Crowning of new Juneteenth King & Queen
June 14th - Movie Monday 7:30pm - Valley West Mall
June 15th - Tough Talk Tuesday (Virtual Event) 6:00pm
June 16th - Walk It Out Wednesday 6:00pm - Iowa State Capital Grounds
June 17th - Community Builders Banquet 6:00pm - Drake University
June 18th - Black Women for Healthy Living 12:00 noon - Corinthian Baptist Church
June 19th - Neighbors Day 11:00am - Western Gateway Park
Plan on Joining us then!!
June 12th - Health Day/Vaccination Clinic 11:00am-4:00pm - Western Gateway Park
June 13th - Crowning of new Juneteenth King & Queen
June 14th - Movie Monday 7:30pm - Valley West Mall
June 15th - Tough Talk Tuesday (Virtual Event) 6:00pm
June 16th - Walk It Out Wednesday 6:00pm - Iowa State Capital Grounds
June 17th - Community Builders Banquet 6:00pm - Drake University
June 18th - Black Women for Healthy Living 12:00 noon - Corinthian Baptist Church
June 19th - Neighbors Day 11:00am - Western Gateway Park
Plan on Joining us then!!