Our Mission

Juneteenth 2025 marks 160 years since formerly enslaved people traveled from Galveston to Houston and established what became Freedmen’s Town and the heart and soul of Black Houston. This year’s milestone celebration will include a month-long series of events and include our signature “Juneteenth – 160 Fest”:

Building What We Started on June 19, 2025.

Become A Sponsor

Help us bring this historic vision to life. We invite businesses, organizations, and individuals to join us in preserving and amplifying this vital history by supporting the festival financially or through in-kind contributions.

Become A Sponsor

Help us bring this historic vision to life. We invite businesses, organizations, and individuals to join us in preserving and amplifying this vital history by supporting the festival financially or through in-kind contributions.

Celebration Event

June 12, 2025

Porch Talk: From Freedom to Foundation

An immersive educational discussion on the legacy of Freedmen’s Town across the nation. 

June 12, 2025

June 19, 2025

Juneteenth 160 Fest: Building What We Started

A vibrant day-long celebration of art, music, history, and culture with a fireside chat ft. Dr. Marc Lamont Hill

June 19, 2025

June 20, 2025

Our Road Home: Exploring Freedom

An interactive rhythmic performance created and directed by Houston artist, Jakari Sherman.

June 20, 2025

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RSVPs for all Juneteenth events open soon! Sign up below to get updates, early access, and exclusive info on everything from festival highlights to volunteer opportunities.

Juneteenth Store

Retro Trucker Hat

Unisex Organic Ribbed Neck T-Shirt

Thank You to Our Supporters

Ford Foundation

Mellon Foundation

HEB

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For Media Inquiries

Tatianna Mott

tatianna@houstonfreedmenstown.org

Cell: (713) 366-4212

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