On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger unknowingly established the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom from Slavery in the US
Latest Events
| 12 May 2026; 07:00PM - 08:30PM BelPres J&RR Monthly Meeting |
| 14 May 2026; 06:30PM - 08:00PM Cultural Conversations – Sharing our Story: From Welcoming to Belonging |
| 20 May 2026; 12:00PM - 12:30PM Bellevue Essentials Information Session - May 20 |
Latest Blog Posts
- Reflections on My Personal Civil Rights Pilgrimage
- Walking Tours with the Wing Luke Museum
- Justice & Racial Reconciliation Leadership – Past, Present, and Future
- Cultural Conversations Facilitator Course
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- Walk in the Way of Love-Recording
- The Work of Christmas
- Racial Justice Pilgrimage (2025)
- Elder and Deacon Recommendations
- J&RR Field Trip – Walking Seattle’s Infamous Redline
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