<!—-><!—-><figure><div class=”lead-item video”><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”>
 
 
 </p><div class=”videoInstance”><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”>
 </p><p>
 
 
 
 <video data-cid=”1ffe5d7e-eb53-11e9-b4d2-06948452ae1a” data-player-id=”{";regular";:";dbcdd6e7-cb08-443d-9ae8-7c458bcfaa38";,";gallery";:";f0f38ad8-9322-4198-9c75-51472b301e4f";}” data-video-id=”d4866e64-b08d-48d7-bd49-4f0097305377″ data-asset-type=”video” data-video-type=”lead-asset” data-escenic-id=”243577017″ data-url=”https://www.miamiherald.com/news/article243577017.html” data-title=”What is Juneteenth? A visual glance at celebration marking end of slavery” data-thumbnail=”https://img.thecontentserver.com/d4866e64-b08d-48d7-bd49-4f0097305377/1_th.jpg” data-channel=”” data-section-name=”News” data-section-url=”https://www.miamiherald.com/news/” data-photographer=”David Caraccio” data-description=”Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States. It was originally celebrated June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers told enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, the war was over and they were free.” data-published-date=”1646269643″ data-modified-date=”1655557592″ data-display-format=”Landscape” data-autoplay=”true” data-autoplay-mobile=”true” data-sports-override=”true” data-float=”true” data-float-homepage=”true” data-float-homepage-mobile=”false” data-float-homepage-subscriber=”false” data-up-next=”false” data-is-taboola-markup=”false” data-lang=”en” data-date-format=”MMMM DD, YYYY hh:mm A” data-pub-time-zone=”America/New_York” data-is-paywall-5050-service=”false” crossorigin=”anonymous” playsinline=””/>

 </p><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”>
 </p></div><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”>
 
 
 

 
 
 
 </p></div></figure><!– WPS-5038 — removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player –><p/><!—-><!—-><!—-><!—-><!—-><!—-><!—-><!– CONTENT –><!–[–><!–[–><p>Miramar will mark Juneteenth with a free outdoor celebration at City Hall Plaza featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eugene Robinson.</p><!—-><!–]–><!–[–><p>The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 19, with activities highlighting Black culture and history.</p><!—-><!–]–><!–[–><p><b>FULL STORY:</b> <b><a target=”_blank” rel=”Follow” href=”https://www.miramarflnews.com/news/local/article315978293.html”>Miramar's Juneteenth Family Day features culture, book signing. Here are details</a></b></p><p/><!–]–><!–[–><figure class=”photo-inline-“> <div class=”img-container picture “><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><img class=”responsive-image” loading=”lazy” src=”https://www.miramarflnews.com/public/latest-news/7clg2c/picture312274159/alternates/FREE_1200/Miramar_MJO_5.jpg” srcset=”https://www.miramarflnews.com/public/latest-news/7clg2c/picture312274159/alternates/FREE_480/Miramar_MJO_5.jpg 480w, https://www.miramarflnews.com/public/latest-news/7clg2c/picture312274159/alternates/FREE_640/Miramar_MJO_5.jpg 640w, https://www.miramarflnews.com/public/latest-news/7clg2c/picture312274159/alternates/FREE_768/Miramar_MJO_5.jpg 768w, https://www.miramarflnews.com/public/latest-news/7clg2c/picture312274159/alternates/FREE_960/Miramar_MJO_5.jpg 960w, https://www.miramarflnews.com/public/latest-news/7clg2c/picture312274159/alternates/FREE_1140/Miramar_MJO_5.jpg 1140w, https://www.miramarflnews.com/public/latest-news/7clg2c/picture312274159/alternates/FREE_1200/Miramar_MJO_5.jpg 1200w” sizes=”(min-width: 992px) 750px, (min-width: 768px) 690px, 100vw” width=”1200″ height=”744″ title=”Miramar_MJO_5.jpg” alt=”Miramar City Hall Plaza will host the Juneteenth Family Day celebration with a pop-up art exhibit.”/><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><figcaption> Miramar City Hall Plaza will host the Juneteenth Family Day celebration with a pop-up art exhibit. Matias J. Ocner <span class=”credit”>mocner@miamiherald.com</span> </figcaption><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p></div> </figure><!—-><!–]–><!–[–><p><b>Here are key takeaways:</b></p><!—-><!–]–><!–[–><ul><li>The cornerstone of this year's event is a conversation and book signing with Eugene Robinson, a former Washington Post columnist, discussing his book “Freedom Lost, Freedom Won†from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.</li><li>Activities for all ages include workshops on hair braiding, drumming and double dutch, plus an African art exhibit, dollmaking and a step show.</li><li>Kids can enjoy jewelry making and a little library with free books while supplies last. Performances will feature dancers, speakers and poetry.</li><li>Commissioner Yvette Colbourne has hosted the city's Juneteenth celebrations since 2022, when Miramar first gathered under the theme “unite against racism.â€</li><li>The event is free, but attendees must register on Eventbrite.</li></ul><div class=”zone grid combo”><!–[–><!– Normal Story –><!– Newsletter CTA + Ad Pk-B –><p/><p/><!–]–></div><!–]–><!–[–><p><i>This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence and using our own originally reported, written and published content. It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.</i></p><!—-><!–]–><!–[–><div class=”related-stories story-module”><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><h5> Read Next </h5><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><div class=”grid”><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><article class=”package”> <h6> <span class=”kicker”> Local </span> </h6> <h3 class=”h4″> <a href=”https://www.miramarflnews.com/news/local/article316089642.html#storylink=readmore_inline” title=”From Juneteenth to July 4. Plus mangoes. Miramar events to add to your calendar “> From Juneteenth to July 4. Plus mangoes. Miramar events to add to your calendar </a> </h3> <p> June 15, 2026 5:10 AM </p> </article><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p></div></div><!—-><!–]–><!–[–><div class=”related-stories story-module”><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><h5> Read Next </h5><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><div class=”grid”><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p><article class=”package”> <h6> <span class=”kicker”> Lifestyle &; Entertainment </span> </h6> <h3 class=”h4″> <a href=”https://www.pembrokepinesflnews.com/lifestyle-entertainment/article316074416.html#storylink=readmore_inline” title=”Caribbean flavors take center stage at Broward food festival. What you can expect “> Caribbean flavors take center stage at Broward food festival. What you can expect </a> </h3> <p> June 12, 2026 5:10 AM </p> </article><p style=”display: inline;” class=”WPAuto_Base_Readability-styled”> </p></div></div><!—-><!–]–><!–]–><!—-><!—-><!—-><!—-><p/><p/><!—-><p/>
