You’re invited to celebrate Juneteenth with Chapel Hill and Carrboro! This year’s event will be Friday, June 19, from 4-8 p.m. at the Hargraves Community Center on Roberson Street, featuring live performance, music, poetry, dancing, food, kids’ activities, an arts market and history exhibits.

Visit ChapelHillCarrboroJuneteenth.com for more information.

Aaron welcomes three guests to chat about Juneteenth: Darien Cropper and Xavier Vallejo from Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture, and Michelle Blume from Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources.

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