Uplifting Our Traditions: Black people in Seattle celebrated Juneteenth in different ways but for a common cause. From popup tents at Communion Seattle on Union to Roller Skating at Judkins Park, and from musical stars of tomorrow at Jimi Hendrix Park to hip-hop icons of yesteryear at the Museum of Pop Culture. Take a look at Juneteenth in Seattle through the eyes of community members across the city.

Immerse yourself in this recap of events throughout the day, as our crew was hard at work documenting joy, resilience, celebration and more.

“There’s so many things in this world that are causing us to forget, and so events like this one are really important for our community because it brings people back home,” Converge’s Art Queen Takiyah Ward said at Jimi Hendrix Park.

All day, we witnessed the spirit of Seattle’s Black community coming together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and forge a brighter future.

“Juneteenth is a day for Black voices to be heard, Black excellence to be seen, and Black love to be felt,” Artist and Owner of Made Space Seattle Stephanie Morales said.

Thank you to Communion, Made Space, Roll Around Seatown, Africatown Community Land Trust, and MoPop for giving us a glimpse of your celebrations.

Check out scenes from the day and hear from Trae Holiday, Besa Gordon, Wyking Garett and more in the video.