Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte are just around the corner, and you can celebrate at festivals and other cultural events with live entertainment, music, art and more.

June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday marking June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay in Texas, and freed Black people who had remained under Confederate control long after the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863…

What to know: At the first annual Juneteenth Art Fest — sponsored by Culture Blocks, Truliant Federal Credit Union and First National Bank, in partnership with the University City Library — the event will feature African American art exhibitions, performances and activities, promoting learning and connections within the community.

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