Juneteenth Celebration Honors Sheila Jackson Lee Legacy
Published on 7.3.25
The "Juneteenth in July" event will honor Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's legacy by celebrating Juneteenth as a national holiday. Renowned artists such as Yolanda Adams, George Clinton, and Stokley of Mint Condition will perform at the free admission event, which begins with marketplace activities and live performances at 2 p.m. followed by a main program and musical tribute concert at 4 p.m., hosted by Se7en the Poet. The celebration aims to bring together diverse audiences to honor freedom and unity, while recognizing Congresswoman Lee's pivotal role in establishing June 19 as a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.