MUSEOFRI / HOPE & MAIN / JUNETEENTH RI

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    Join us and over 1000 others for the Juneteenth Holiday, Wednesday, June 19, 2025
    Noon to 6PM    Farm Fresh Rhode Island
    10 Sims Avenue
    Providence, RI 02909    Event is FREE and open to the public.

    ABOUT

    THE EVENT
    The event aims to showcase foods and food culture from the African Diaspora, and to provide a dedicated platform on Juneteenth for economic opportunity for Black-owned businesses.    THE HOLIDAY
    Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last slaves were freed in Texas – two and a half years after President Lincoln outlawed slavery. Though it didn't become a federal holiday until 2021 and a paid state holiday in Rhode Island until this year (2024). Juneteenth celebrations have a long history in the United States.    AFRICAN DIASPORA
    The term "African Diaspora" refers to the widespread migration of Africans during the Transatlantic Slave Trades from the 16th to the 19th century. Millions from Western and Central Africa were relocated across the Americas and the Caribbean. In their new locations, they encountered diverse local foods and cultural influences, leading to unique culinary styles. The distinct culinary traditions of these regions are a cause for celebration and can be enjoyed by people globally.

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