Join Community Celebrations and NAAMCC for Juneteenth 2025! Although the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (NAAMCC) will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Our team will participate in several free community celebrations throughout the region. We invite you to join us at the events listed below.
Sat., June 14 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Juneteenth and FatherFest Celebration - The Gammon House 620 Piqua Place, Springfield, OH 45506
Celebrate with us at the Gammon House, a historic stop on the Underground Railroad. This year’s theme is “Progression of the Church – From Safehouse to Freedom.” Enjoy house tours, food and craft vendors and live musical entertainment. More information: Events - The Gammon House
Thurs., June 19 | 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival - Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH
This vibrant festival features educational performances, historical reenactments, food demonstrations, live music, dance and film screenings. Free admission: pre-registration encouraged. More information and registration: Ohio History Connection
Wed., June 19 | 1 p.m. -7 p.m. 2025 Yellow Springs Celebration of Peace and Unity - Antioch College, 1 Morgan Place, Yellow Springs, OH
Join us in honoring Juneteenth and the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1965 commencement address at Antioch College.More information: Antioch College
Wed., June 19 | 3 p.m. -6 p.m. Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration - Wilberforce Community Property Owners and Voters Association, Inc.,1208 Wilberforce Clifton Rd, Wilberforce, OH. Enjoy a community meet-and-greet with refreshments and fellowship.
Sat., June 21 | Noon -6 p.m. Juneteenth On the Ave.Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH
The near east side of Columbus is home to Black historical significance of Black cultural expression and production. The buildings tell stories of the people, culture, art, struggle, economics and more. Juneteenth offers our community an opportunity to celebrate our rich history and tell new stories of freedom, liberation and inspiration. Go to http://juneteenthontheave.com/ for more information.
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Miller's single "Hold On" is also heard during the opening of this interview, which spans many topics... including the application of MIDI, "I Think I Love My Wife" and even R.L. Stine and Nickelodeon!
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Tom Hiddleston stars in the new adaptation of Stephen King's novella — which is somehow a very sweet film about the inevitable approach of death. -
The coalition of organizations behind the protests say the parade is being fueled by Trump's ego. The parade, which is not formally linked to Trump, will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. -
The official focus of the parade is the commemoration of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. But critics say the president is using the military show of force to push a political agenda and celebrate his birthday, which happens to fall on the same date. -
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently embraces the outdated "miasma theory" of disease instead of the widely accept "germ theory" of disease, which may help explain some of the actions he's been taking. -
President Trump's approach to deportations is giving Democrats a unifying message in opposition to him. But the Democratic Party still lacks a common vision for what it would do differently. -
The annual Play Days showcase was far more interesting than the reveals themselves. -
After signaling that Khalil could be released Friday, Judge Michael Farbiarz accepted the government's shifting explanation for Khalil's continued detention. -
On Saturday, anti-Trump demonstrations are being planned around the country, as well as a military parade in Washington, D.C. Saturday is also President Trump's 79th birthday. -
Pitbull fans are honoring him the only way they know how: partying till dawn in bald caps and fake goatees. -
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