SKOKIE UNITED
Inclusion, Equity, Social Justice, Skokie
We celebrate Juneteenth as a call to action. We acknowledge our past, our present, and our future. We believe in the opportunity to shift our history to correct the ills of our past. We continue to recognize the history of Juneteenth and come together to celebrate it as a Skokie community event. Join us on Friday to learn more about Juneteenth and engage in discussion. Join us on Saturday, to celebrate Juneteenth. Try the food inspired by Juneteenth. Participate in fun activities. Meet your neighbors.
Saturday Events at Devonshire Cultural Center
12pm:
5pm: Event ends
Friday Events on the Village Green
5:30pm: Ceremony begins
6:00pm:
7:00pm: Featuring local students and artist
7:30pm: Ends
7:30pm:
Join us at Sketchbook for a fun night with Corey Wilkes
Celebrate the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration. Learn more about the history and traditions of 1865’s Emancipation Day. Join the Pathways to Liberation on Friday June 17 at 5:30pm on the Village Green. Bring your chairs and blankets out to Devonshire on Saturday, June 18 from 12pm - 5pm for fun activities. The 2022 Skokie Juneteenth community celebration is a collaboration of Skokie United, Skokie Park District, Skokie Public Library, Skokie Morton Grove SD 69, and Niles Township High School 219.
