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The Duncanville Arts Commission is proud to present the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration: Celebrating Our Heritage and Diversity of the Arts, a weeklong series of engaging, inspiring, and culturally rich events honoring the spirit of Juneteenth through literature, poetry, music, and meaningful dialogue.
Events will take place at the Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd, and are free and open to the public. Each evening will feature local and regional Black artists, authors, and performers sharing their talents and voices, with refreshments and lite bites served throughout the week, and a full meal at the Saturday morning roundtable.
Event Schedule:
June 16 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Literary Café featuring acclaimed authors Candice Y. Johnson, Ashley Clarke, Jackie Harvey, Kalen McGuire, Phylisha Gold, Melvin Washington, and JB McGinnis.
Enjoy an evening of readings, conversation, and connection as authors share stories that reflect the Black experience and celebrate cultural heritage through literature.
June 17 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Poetry Flow hosted by celebrated poet B. Randall and Friends
Let the words move you during this spoken-word showcase of rhythm, truth, and artistic freedom.
June 18 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Percussion Things with Cathy Whiteman and Len Barnett
Experience the heartbeat of culture with storytelling, drumming, and griot traditions that carry ancestral wisdom and vibrant soundscapes.
June 19
No events in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday
June 20 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Every Black Girl Dances featuring Candice Y. Johnson
An empowering evening of movement, poetry, and performance that celebrates joy, freedom, and Black girl brilliance.
June 21 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Arts Community Breakfast Roundtable
Join local artists, leaders, and community members for an open dialogue over Chicken and Waffles, served hot, as we discuss the future of the arts in Duncanville and beyond.
The Duncanville Arts Commission invites everyone to come together to honor heritage, elevate diverse voices, and celebrate creativity in all its forms.
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