The abolition of slavery and the enforcement of the 13th Amendment mark transformational shifts in American history and culture. Juneteenth, short for June 19th, "marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed," according to History. Celebrate the emancipation of slaves and the freedoms and rights of Americans of all colors with these events and services in Las Vegas.
View this post on Instagram
Celebrate the NAACP Las Vegas Branch #1111 at the second annual Juneteenth Jubilee Breakfast sponsored and hosted by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on June 17. A celebratory breakfast in The Chelsea theater honors this crucial event in America by diving into the country's history and celebrating the country's future. Dance and sing with the Juneteenth Jubilee Choir, participate in a live art auction, learn from The Nevada African American Genealogy Society & Desert Production's keynote and watch a presentation on The Impact of Higher Education Opportunities for Black Youth by College of Southern Nevada.
View this post on Instagram
Shop for new threads at the Rene Tyler Boutique that caters to women size 12 and above. Female CEO and designer of color Angela Rene' brings luxury fashion to those in need of bridal pieces, eveningwear and red carpet looks. Browse the selection in person at Fashion Show mall next to Louis Vuitton or online.
Initially a single day art festival, the Annual Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival has grown into what is now known as one of the largest Juneteenth festivals in Nevada brining thousands of attendees together. Celebrate 21 years by enjoying art, music, dance and culture created by the involvement of many vendors, performers, artists and sponsors including MGM Resorts International, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment, Las Vegas Aces and many more.
View this post on Instagram
Glam by Minty has your eyebrows covered. Get a more youthful look and simplify your makeup routine with the help of Ethiopian brow specialist Minty Getachew. Her long-established makeup and brow artistry skills grace the faces of many.
See Also: These Las Vegas Fashionistas Have Mastered Style Their Own Way
Celebrate with the City of Henderson Juneteenth Festival at Whitney Ranch Recreation Center and Water Street Plaza. Enjoy music and culture with the Henderson community while honoring slavery emancipation in America.
View this post on Instagram
Source your luxury transportation needs from Ethiopian president and CEO Abraham Mulugeta of Abraham Limo Vegas. Ride in style while supporting the abolition of slavery as black-owned and operated businesses continue to excel.
Photography by: pexels.com/RODNAE Productions
