Juneteenth Events Celebrate Black Businesses Across US Cities

Juneteenth celebrations across the United States are highlighting Black culture, entrepreneurship, and history through a variety of community-focused events. In Rhode Island, the African Alliance of RI is launching the state's first Black farmers market, uniting local and international Black farmers and vendors to promote health and community (https://www.rimonthly.com/the-night-farmers-market/). Oakland's Hella Juneteenth festival features a 'Futureproof Dinner' where Black chefs use AI and culinary innovation to honor the African diaspora while looking to the future (https://oaklandside.org/2025/06/16/futureproof-dinner-juneteenth-omca/). Nashville is offering a week of festivities, including concerts, block parties, and food specials at Black-owned restaurants, alongside educational and charity events (https://fox17.com/news/local/nashville-celebrates-juneteenth-with-events-deals-at-black-owned-restaurants). Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood will host a Juneteenth Festival focused on supporting Black-owned restaurants and businesses, with workshops and resource fairs to foster economic development (https://abc7chicago.com/post/far-south-community-development-corporation-holds-west-pullman-chicago-juneteenth-2025-festival-support-black-owned-businesses/16734674/). In Maryland, the Juneteenth Black Business Expo in Silver Spring continues to grow, providing a platform for dozens of Black-owned businesses and live entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere (https://www.wusa9.com/article/money/business/5th-annual-juneteenth-black-business-expo-silver-spring-maryland/65-8772b5ab-98f4-4167-b5ad-5f5bc021fd9d). Across the country, these events underscore Juneteenth’s significance as a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the forward momentum of Black communities.