Juneteenth

 
Wayne State University celebrates the hallmark of Black freedom through the holiday of Juneteenth. Per the University's recognition of Juneteenth, various events and activities will occur across campus and in Detroit. We invite you to learn about The struggles and plight of black communities in Detroit and the United States. Juneteenth is a unifying holiday; it forces us to look honestly at where we are as a nation and what we can do to progress.

Read more about the Juneteenth flag and its symbolism.

 

 

2024 Theme: Afrofuturism 

Event Date Time Location
Looking Ahead to Juneteenth: Detroit History is Black History: Panel Discussion  February 20, 2024 5:00 - 7:00 PM Industry Innovation Center
461 Burroughs St.
Detroit, MI 48202
Looking Ahead to Juneteenth: Sisters in Law - Leading the Way (a Women's History event) March 21, 2024 5:00 - 7:30 PM Industry Innovation Center
461 Burroughs St.
Detroit, MI 48202
2024 WSU Juneteenth Celebration of Fine Art June 3 - 28, 2024 Daily Purdy/Kresge Library
5265 Cass Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
       
2024 WSU Juneteenth Threads of Freedom Quilting June 17, 2024 12:00 - 2:00 PM Student Center Building, Room 775
5221 Gullen Mall
Detroit, MI 48202
2024 WSU Juneteenth Opening Celebration - Keynote Address by Dr. Mayowa Lisa Reynolds (Principal, Detroit School of Arts, DPSCD and Fellowship Chapel Assistant Pastor) June 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM WSU David Adamany Undergraduate Library, Bernath Auditorium
5155 Gullen Mall
Detroit, MI 48202
2024 WSU Juneteenth Festival June 18, 2024 12:00 - 5:00 PM

Keast Commons
630 Merrick St.
Detroit, MI 48202

2024 WSU Juneteenth Panel on DEI Education: The Importance Now and in the Future in partnership with the WSU Organization of Black Alumni June 18, 2024 5:00 - 7:00 PM WSU David Adamany Undergraduate Library, Bernath Auditorium
5155 Gullen Mall
Detroit, MI 48202
2024 WSU Juneteenth Movie in partnership with WSU's Dean of Students Office: The Color Purple June 18, 2024 9:00 - 11:00 PM Keast Commons
630 Merrick St.
Detroit, MI 48202

 

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If you have any additional questions, please reach out to juneteenth@wayne.edu.