In honor of Juneteenth 2024, the City of Bellevue presented a performance by Living Voices of “Our Revolution,” contemplating the country's founding and the concept of "all men are created equal" from the unique point of view of a free Black colonist of the time.
The performance was Thursday, June 13, 6–7:30 p.m. at City Hall, in the council chamber.
This free performance from Living Voices will combine a dynamic solo performance with archival film to illuminate lived experiences during the time of our country’s founding when some celebrated new freedoms while enslavement persisted until what would become known as Juneteenth, marking the last notice of emancipation given to enslaved Black Americans in the U.S. after the Civil War.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a historic milestone and the oldest recognized celebration observing the freedom of Black Americans from enslavement in the United States on June 19, 1865. Designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth raises awareness of the history of slavery in the U.S. and how the legacies and impacts of enslavement continue today.