On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect and two months after the end of the U.S. Civil War, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned they were free. Juneteenth has been commemorated in communities across America ever since, and it became a federal holiday in 2021.
This year, campus events around the theme “Building Together” showcase African American food, art, culture, and more, and include an exhibit on the history of African American quilting, a cooking demonstration, and a community lunch open to all Stanford community members. For more information and a full list of events, visit the Juneteenth website.
Juneteenth 2025
June 11-18, Cardinal Café, Stanford Redwood City Campus
Tapestry of Voices art exhibit
Thursday, June 19, Paul Brest Hall
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. History of African American Quilting presentation and exhibit from the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland
11:30 a.m. Live cooking demo of dishes rooted in the Black culinary tradition by Residential & Dining Enterprises Executive Chef Adrian Farmer
12:00 p.m. Community celebration lunch (please RSVP)
Sunday, June 22, Memorial Church
11 a.m. Juneteenth public worship service
Tuesday, June 24, Alumni Lawn
4 p.m. Music and food hosted by the Department of Medicine Culture and Community Building Committee featuring West African drumming and dance by Kuumba Dance (please RSVP)
