Juneteenth is one of the longest running community events in the Oklahoma City area and PPBC, Inc. In conjunction with the Metropolitan Library System and Ralph Ellison Library want to make it an even bigger event for the 2012 year!

Juneteenth historically represents when Blacks west of the Mason Dixie line found out that they were free from slavery. The modern celebration of Juneteenth still celebrates freedom, freedom of arts, mind and spirit. Perry Publishing & Broadcasting has partnered with Ralph Ellison Library to make this a week-long of great events.

Starting Monday, June 11^th and ending on Saturday, June 16^th, All the events will take place inside Ralph Ellison Library located at NE 23^rd & MLK, Monday through Friday to promote ready and educational activities tying in Juneteenth, and ending on Saturday, June 16^th with a Free concert featuring national and local R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Hip Hop acts and vendors all taking place at Washington Park located at 400 N. High in Oklahoma City this will take place from 10:00 am to 7:00pm.

This is all free for the public to attend, 2011 we had over 8,000 in attendance. 

Juneteenth Festival will also feature a free health fair for the community, it will also feature the Soul Awakening Awards acknowledging leaders and volunteers who have made a difference in the Oklahoma City area, and a town hall meeting with our elected officials.