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Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery across the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th also known in African American communities as “Emancipation Day”, “Jubilee Day”, “Freedom Day”, is a pivotal moment in history. UC San Diego will explore what the Juneteenth holiday means for Americans, celebrate Black excellence, and center ways in which all communities can observe, reflect, and educate in commemoration. We are thrilled to invite you to these special events in celebration of our rich Black culture and history!

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Juneteenth 2025: Save the Date

Join us for our 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Black Excellence Awards as we honor a powerful legacy with this year’s theme: “We Are the Blueprint: An Unapologetic Legacy of Excellence” which reflects the strength, resilience, and boundless creativity of Black communities throughout history. It is a powerful affirmation that we, the descendants of freedom fighters, visionaries, artists, scholars, and advocates, are the architects of change.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Great Hall
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. [Doors Open 1:30 p.m.]

Come celebrate Black excellence, resilience, and culture ---unapologetically through live entertainment signature cultural dishes, community power and much more. This annual event is open to all students, faculty, and staff at UC San Diego.

More information and registration details coming soon — mark your calendar!

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