Saturday, June 21, 12noon-6pm, King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave.

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 us an opportunity to celebrate this rich history and tell new stories of freedom, liberation and inspiration.

Our mission for “Juneteenth On the Ave.” is to use the now nationally recognized holiday as a platform to acknowledge our history, celebrate the end of chattel slavery and, most importantly, inspire continued action toward freedom through celebration, cultural expression, and education.

Participating organizations

• The Columbus Urban League

• Maroon Arts Group

• Ohio History Connection

• Poindexter Village Museum

• The King Arts Complex

• Artfluential

Hosted by Juneteenth On The Ave, Ohio History Connection, and Maroon Arts Group.