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Juneteenth Santa Barbara is an annual event, where we bring community members together to celebrate the freedom of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas were informed of their freedom and immediately danced in the streets. Today we honor our ancestors and celebrate our freedom, showcasing black joy and culture in Santa Barbara, California. Our 2024 community event themed ‘Hope for The People’ also honored local Black artists & artisans, performers, and organizations as well as provided free food, dancing, and singing.

On Saturday, June 15 we celebrated at Plaza Del Mar park utilizing the upgraded Band Shell for our joyous event. Learn more at: https://juneteenthsb.org/

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The Black Artisan Market includes Carrie’s Daughter BUnique, Dawn Carlson, Gypsy Moon House, Healing & Feel Good Candles, Healing Justice SB, Howeventful, Kadence Naturals, Kat Lincoln & Sin Palabras, Moore on Health, Planet Protectors Santa Barbara, Reyna, Riah Safari, Shirely Girl Boutique, Sweet Haul, Tracy, To Live A Colorful Life, Warrior Mother Essential Oils & Blends, The Whole 9, and The Wisdom Center. 

Our community nonprofits that will be tabling include Community Environmental Council, MLK Jr. SB, Moms Demand Action Santa Barbara, NAACP Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Public Library/Library on the Go, and Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics.

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Joining us on stage for this event are local talent DJ PTRK LMR, Pastor David Moore, Poet Yutopia Essex, Poet Ariel Phoenix, Dirtydom & The Vibe, EvoLucians, P$ Experience,  Kat Lincoln & Sin Palabras, and The Knew Vibe.  Come check out their performances!

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Joining us on stage for this event are local talent DJ PTRK LMR, Pastor David Moore, Poet Yutopia Essex, Poet Ariel Phoenix, Dirtydom & The Vibe, EvoLucians, P$ Experience,  Kat Lincoln & Sin Palabras, and The Knew Vibe. 

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Sojourner “JOY” Kincaid Rolle. Full stop. That's the sentence. How do you capture an icon's life into a word count? Especially one who was a master with words, every detail, every diction, and every dialect. To know Sojourner was to understand truth, history, and true love. She was a perfectionist, an artist, a peacemaker, and an activist who saw beauty in all things and all people, a true steward of justice and an inspirer of hope. Her story exemplifies a person who has lived many lives and understood the meaning of living a fulfilled life. I am honored to be among a few close friends to share her magnificent story.

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My name is Sebastian "Sebo" Sieghart, and I have 12 years of experience working with professional athletes overseas. It was an honor to be trusted by  NCAA 1 athletes, European top teams, NBA players, and National teams.

Love brought me here to Santa Barbara, and I love to share my time, passion, and knowledge with everybody that wants to perform and enjoy life to the fullest.

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Please make a conscious choice to have a lower environmental impact by traveling to Juneteenth SB by bike, bus, or train. This upcoming weekend will be busy with UCSB graduation. We encourage you to check out Amtrak if you are traveling from out of town, Santa Barbara MTD if you are coming from within Goleta to Carpinteria, or if you can consider biking as MOVE Santa Barbara County will valet your bike for FREE at the Block Party.  

• Peace of Mind: Leave your bike with our trusty MOVE Santa Barbara County bike valets, who will keep it safe and secure throughout the event.

• Skip the Hassle: No more searching for crowded bike racks or worrying about finding a safe spot to lock your bike.

• Arrive & Depart Quickly: The bike valet allows for quick drop-off and pick-up of your bike, keeping you at the heart of the Juneteenth celebration.

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Coming to the stage for this event is local Black talent Vivian Storm as our MC, Talitha Blackwell, Pastor David Moore, Aria Elan, Kat Lincoln, Brayell, The AD Project, P Money Experience, and The Knew Vibe,  with DJ Tempest. 

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Special thanks to everyone who contributes to making this day possible. It truly takes a community!

Donations can still be made to Juneteenth Santa Barbara—DONATE TODAY!

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SANTA BARBARA, CA—Juneteenth Santa Barbara welcomes the community to the seventh year of celebrating Juneteenth in South Santa Barbara County! 

The free block party celebration will be on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in historically Black Santa Barbara, also known as the Funk Zone, on the 100 block of Gray Avenue in Santa Barbara. 

The celebration includes local live performances, the return of the Black Artisan Market, The Indy Parenting kids zone with Princess Tiana from Princess & the Frog and the Santa Barbara Public Library on the Go Van, the Basketball Shooting Competition, and so much more! As this is the first celebration without our founding Elder Sojourner “Joy” Kincaid Rolle, our theme honors her and her legacy: Joy for the People — Juneteenth SB partners with logistics and event consultant Melanin Culture Co. to organize the annual event

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