Juneteenth

Congresswoman Kathy Castor organized a bus tour Thursday to spotlight Black-owned businesses in St. Petersburg. “We want to spend our Juneteenth out there telling their stories and encouraging our neighbors to support them,” she said.

From soul food to fresh juices, Gainesville entrepreneurs share how faith, tradition and community power their journeys beyond June 19.

Learn about the food traditions that surround Juneteenth. Kiva Williams, of Wesley Chapel, discusses the origins of the holiday and her favorite celebratory foods and drinks.

The National Park Service allows entry without paying admission on many holidays to encourage people to visit and learn more about an area's history.

Events include live music, exhibits, poetry performances, and a film celebration.

The bus tour took place the weekend of June 15, and visited several Central Florida historical sites including Ocoee and Eatonville.

On this episode of Florida Matters, we spoke with leaders in the greater Tampa Bay region’s Black LGBTQIA community about representation and the importance of both Pride and Juneteenth.

On this episode of Florida Matters, we spoke with leaders in the greater Tampa Bay region’s Black LGBTQIA community about representation and the importance of both Pride and Juneteenth.

Kevin Parrott will lead the one-day workshop, "The Shout" and he said there will be audience participation.

There are many different events that Tampa Bay residents can choose from to commemorate Juneteenth.

Juneteenth has only been recognized as a federal holiday since 2021. But Black American communities have marked the occasion for more than 150 years.

In celebration of the holiday, the Tampa Bay region offers a variety of events.