Although the first Juneteenth occurred in Galveston, TX, the holiday ALSO has a long history here in Oakland.  Don’t miss the return of Hella Juneteenth Festival 2025 at OMCA on June 19, 12-5pm! 🎉 In partnership with hellacreative, this Black-led celebration brings live music on two stages, mouthwatering dishes from top Black chefs, family fun, and the Futureproof art + tech experience. 🎶🍽️🎨 Looking for more history? Juneteenth also kicks off Civic Season, the American tradition between June 19 and July 4. It’s a time to get out in your community, learn about the past, and imagine our future. With over 200 in-person events happening nationwide, there’s something for everyone! Head to TheCivicSeason.com to get started.  #CivicSeason #HellaJuneteenthatOMCA #OMCA #OaklandHistory