2023 JUNETEENTH WEEK
Juneteenth is NAAM’s opportunity to bring the community together for a celebration of Black freedom and liberation. We are grateful to the host of enthusiastic partners, presenters, volunteers, and vendors who support the museum every year to ensure that Juneteenth Week is a success. NAAM with the continued support of our community help advance justice and equity, cultivate educational empowerment, while centering and celebrating Black history, art, and culture.
The Northwest African American Museum presented Juneteenth Week 2023 , a curated week of programs that commenced on Saturday, June 17 and concluded on Juneteenth Monday, June 19 with a Juneteenth Skate Party & Community Day.
Youth Day | Day #1
Saturday, June 17 | The first day of NAAM’s 3-Day Juneteenth Celebration began with Youth Day. The Seattle Children’s Theatre presented live storytelling. Additionally, throughout the day we hosted a soccer and baseball clinic with the Sounders FC and Mariners, a Knowledge is Power Book Giveaway, a game show, and more. NAAM was also excited to announce the launch of the Sistah Sci Fi Book Vending Machine, which is now open in the Community Living Room at NAAM.
Film Festival | Day #2
Sunday, June 18 | The second day of NAAM’s 3-Day Juneteenth Celebration continued with the NAAM Film Festival. We showed 5 different breathtaking and inspiring documentaries about Juneteenth, Black history and liberation
Skate Party | Day #3
Monday, June 19 | The final day of NAAM’s 3-Day Juneteenth Celebration with the Juneteenth Skate Party. In partnership with Roll Around Seatown, the Juneteenth Skate Party offered free skate rentals all day and was held at Judkins Park. NAAM and partners hosted a variety of other activities including two yoga classes hosted by our partners Corepower Yoga and dance workshops. The Skate Party also featured local vendors, amazing music, and great food from local vendors.
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