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Pembroke Pines to celebrate Juneteenth with day honoring freedom, culture, community

By Edited by Mike Garbett and produced with AI assistance

The city of Pembroke Pines will mark Juneteenth with a free community event featuring live music, a traveling museum exhibit and more.

The celebration is open to all ages and takes place at the Charles F. Dodge City Center.

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The city of Pembroke Pines plans to host a Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. 
The city of Pembroke Pines plans to host a Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center.  Pat Greenhouse Getty Images

Here are key takeaways:

  • The Juneteenth celebration is scheduled for Friday, June 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way.
  • The event will feature an exhibition from the traveling Sankofa Museum: America’s Story Through the Eyes of Its People.
  • Live music will be provided by The Deep Fried Funk Band, led by three-time Grammy Award nominee Jody Hill, known for R&B, funk, jazz and Top 40 performances.
  • Attendees can enjoy arts and crafts, guest speakers and food on-site.
  • Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021 and marks the day in 1865 when news of emancipation reached enslaved people in Galveston Bay, Texas.

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