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This year's theme
"Remembering where we come from to rise above all odds."
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Brockhurst and Market Streets, West Oakland
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Greetings Oakland Juneteenth Family,
B-H Brilliant Minds Project, Inc. gathered once again for the Oakland Juneteenth 19th Annual Celebration and Street Festival, Freedom Day. As our nation continues to navigate social division, attacks on equity efforts, economic uncertainty, and ongoing conversations about race, identity, and justice, this year’s theme, Remembering Where We Come from to Rise Above all Odds, calls us to grounded ourselves in truth and rise in collective strength. Juneteenth, now recognized as a federal holiday, is more than a commemoration of delayed freedom. It is a declaration that our history cannot be erased, our contributions cannot be diminished, and our resilience cannot be broken. For nearly two decades, the Oakland Juneteenth Celebration has closed out the Bay Area Juneteenth events by bringing together thousands from across Oakland and beyond. We gathered to acknowledge the generational pain rooted in slavery and systemic oppression, while also honoring the brilliance, innovation, and faith that have sustained our people through every era. In a time when historical truths are being challenged and communities are feeling the weight of injustice, this celebration stands as both remembrance and resistance. To be part of next year's 20th Annual Oakland Juneteenth please contact Ms. Barbara Howard at [email protected]. Thank you all in advance. In Service, Ms. Barbara Howard B-H Brilliant Minds Project Inc., Founder/CEO Oakland Juneteenth, Founder/Coordinator. |
Gratitude to this year's Sponsors
African American Hub African American Steering Committee Health and Wellness Black Business of Oakland - David Roach City of Oakland City of Oakland, Councilmember Carroll Fife, D3 Commercial Bank of California (CBC) Finlit Financial Literacy Golden State Warriors Health and Human Resource Education Center (HHREC) Hip Hop TV Oakland CA - Shawn Granberry Law Offices of John Burris LIVEFREE USA NAMI Contra Costa County / Black Minds Matter 2! Oakland Peace Movement Oakland Recycles Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul Sports Club Safe Return Project St Mary's Center Stu212 Music Therapy Coping & Creativity Suenos Sisterhood The Howard Family Town Nights The Awardees
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The Performances
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The Spirit
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The Vendors
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The Fashion Show